Question

In 1950, the United States became involved in the Korean War. Why did the United States become involved in this war? *
A. to prevent the collapse of the government of North Korea
B. to stop the spread of communism to South Korea
C. to stop North Korea from taking over Hong Kong
D. to prevent attacks against United States shipping

Answer 1

Answer:

B. to stop the spread of communism to South Korea

Explanation:

The main reason the United States got involved in Korea was the purpose of doing everything possible to keep communism from spreading around world. Truman argued that the United States should actively support the containment of Soviet Communism in the years immediately after World War II.

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