In this Korean War and Cold War guided notes and PowerPoint resource, students learn about the background, causes, outcomes, and modern relevance of the Korean War (plus much more!). Students learn about the origins of the 38th parallel, the role of Communism and the Cold War, the divide into North Korea and South Korea following World War II and the Yalta Conference, the reason why the United States got involved in Korea, the role of Douglas MacArthur, Kim Il Sung, Syngman Rhee, the origins of