proxy wars

Question 1

What is a proxy war?

Answer 1

A conflict where major powers support different sides indirectly, rather than fighting each other directly.

Question 2

When did the Korean War take place?

Answer 2

From 1950 to 1953

Question 3

Which sides fought in the Korean War?

Answer 3

North Korea (supported by the USSR and China) vs. South Korea (supported by the U.S. and United Nations).

Question 4

What caused the Korean War?

Answer 4

North Korea invaded South Korea

Question 5

What were the long-term effects of the Korean War?

Answer 5

Continued division of Korea, militarization of the Cold War, and U.S. commitment to containing communism in Asia.

Question 6

When did the Vietnam War occur?

Answer 6

Between 1955 and 1975.

Question 7

Who fought in the Vietnam War?

Answer 7

North Vietnam (supported by the USSR and China) vs. South Vietnam (supported by the U.S. and its allies).

Question 8

Why did the U.S. get involved in Vietnam?

Answer 8

To prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, following the Domino Theory.

Question 9

How was the Vietnam War a proxy conflict?

Answer 9

The U.S. and USSR supplied opposing sides with weapons, funding, and training instead of directly fighting.

Question 10

When did the Soviet–Afghan War occur?

Answer 10

From 1979 to 1989.

Question 11

Why did the Soviet Union invade Afghanistan?

Answer 11

To support a communist government threatened by internal rebellion.

Question 12

What was the outcome of the Soviet–Afghan War?

Answer 12

The USSR withdrew in 1989; the communist government later collapsed, leading to civil war.