BELLWORK: April 10th

1. Explain the similarities and differences between the

divisions of Germany and Korea
2. Describe the four stages of fighting during the Korean War.
3. How did the Korean War impact the Cold War?
4. THINKER: Historian John Lewis Gaddis suggests that the
Korean War could be called “A Comedy of Errors.” Why do
you think this is? What misconceptions guided the
thinking of Truman, Stalin and Mao during the planning
and course of the Korean War?
 Homework: due Tuesday!
• In class tomorrow, we will study the Non-Aligned Movement.
• This movement was a cooperative effort by new countries in Africa and
Asia to create an alternative to the eastern/western blocs.
• Homework will be done in two parts:
• 1. Read/annotate pages 84-87
• 2. Research one country that joined this movement (not Egypt or Cuba!).
As you research, on the back of your packet, describe the following:
– Why they joined the Non-Aligned Movement (goals??)
– Advantages of this country being apart of the movement
– Whether or not there was a relationship with the PRC, USSR, or U.S.
– How the Cold War impacted this country
***I suggest India, Indonesia, Yugoslavia, Ghana,
Afghanistan or Iraq***
Syngman Rhee
• 1945 - leader of provisional government
in ROK
– Appointed by US because he was pro-
Western and anti-communist
• After elections in 1948, became first
president of South Korea
• Extremely oppressive and unpopular in
South Korea
• Was openly hostile/aggressive towards
the North = U.S. suspicious!
 Kim Il Sung
• Leader of North Korea from its
establishment (1948) until his death (1994)
• Member of CCP (Fought in CCW)
• A Major in the Soviet Red Army during WWII
• Soviets installed him as leader of prov.gov. in
December 1945
• Created Korean People’s Army (KPA) with
direct aide from Stalin
• In 1948, the DPRK was established and Kim
was chosen as premier (against UN)
Kim’s form of communism = Juche
• Self-reliancy!
• Anti-foreigner
North Korea’s Cult of Personality

Kim Il Sung Kim Jong Il Kim Jong Un

1949-1994 1994-2011 2011-present
North Korea’s Cult of Personality
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Video: “The Secret State of North Korea”
• As you know, the outcome of the Korean War
continues to impact the relationship between
North Korea and the Western world.
• You will now watch a PBS/Frontline documentary,
“The Secret State of North Korea.”
• The film uses undercover footage from inside the
country as well as interviews with defectors
• Pay attention! Be ready to discuss next class!
• http://www.pbs.org/video/2365155890/
 Effects of the Korean War
• Read the “Effects of the Korean War” handout, as well as, pages 52-54 in
your chapter 5 packet. As you read, use the worksheet to summarize the
effects of the war on:
• North and South Korea
• China
• USSR
• US
• UN
• Effects on the Cold War as a whole
• When you are finished, divide into six groups (1 group/box) and review
the effects. You may create a chart on the board.
20th Century Battlefields: Korean War
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzPlkGN5LLg
• As you watch this video, take notes on
important battles, tactics, and strategies used
to fight the Korean War.