Introduction
In class we learned about the Korean War. In this webquest we will learn more about North Korea invading South Korea, the number of soldiers who lost their lives fighting, General Douglas MacArthur, and about the current relationship of North and South Korea.
Task
Your job is to visit the websites provided to you in order to search for answers about the Korean War. In the "Process" part of this webquest, you will find the questions that you will need to answer.
Materials needed:
Sheet of notebook paper
- Sprial clippings cut/torn off
- First and last name, Date, and Period on the top left corner of your page
You do NOT need to write the questions on your paper. Only write your anwers in complete sentences. When answering, please skip lines, not skipping lines will result in points being deducted from your final score.
Process
Use the links provided with each set of questions to formulate your answers.
1. What happened on November 14, 1947, that set the stage for the permanent division of Korea?
2. What were the causes of the Korean War?
3. Korea was permanently divided after World War II. Where in Korea did this division take place and who occupied each of the sections? A Divided Korea
4. Number of soldiers who lost their lives in the Korean War from the following countries:
United States:
China:
South Korea:
North Korea:
5. For the next 4 questions, examine this interactive map. (You may have to read a little too)
A. When did North Korea invade South Korea?
B. MacArthur led an amphibious counterattack against the North Koreans even though everyone thought it was a bad idea. Where did this attack take place?
C. Where is the Yalu River and why is it important?
D. Look at the series of maps and the way the arrows show directions of the armies and describe the movement of troops during the 4 years of the Korean War. At what stage did the war become a stalemate?
6. A. Why did President Truman fire General MacArthur in 1951?
B. Who took MacAuthur's place?
7. A. What did Truman cite as the toughest decision of his presidency?
B. Describe the Banning letter.
C. Do you feel it was appropriate for Mr. Banning to send such a letter to the President of the United States? Why or why not?
D. How might President Truman have responded to this kind of letter? Why?
8. How did the Korean War add to the Race for the SUPERBOMB?
9.A. When was the armistice signed?
B. List two changes North and South Korea experienced as a result of the armistice.
10. Did American soldiers think the Korean War was worth fighting? Explain your answer.
11. How did the U.S. government view the Korean War? What caused the government to view the war this way?
12. What is the current relationship between the North and South Korean government? Citizens?
13. According to this article, what is the secret of the Korean War?
14. What are three fears of a future Korean War?
15. Visit this site to choose one photo to analyze.
Evaluation
When you finish please give your papers to Miss Turner.