In 3–5 sentences, explain the similarities and differences in the causes and impacts of the proxy wars in Korea and Vietnam during the Cold War.(4 points)
Both the Korean War and the Vietnam War were proxy wars where the superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, supported opposing sides in order to advance their own interests. The causes of both conflicts were rooted in Cold War tensions and the desire to contain the spread of communism. Additionally, both wars resulted in heavy casualties, destruction, and political instability in the respective countries.
However, there were also key differences between the two conflicts. The Korean War was more directly influenced by the division of Korea into North and South following World War II, while the Vietnam War was a continuation of the struggle for independence from colonial rule. Furthermore, the Korean War ended in a stalemate with Korea remaining divided, while the Vietnam War ended with the reunification of North and South Vietnam under communist rule.