Korean War

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What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine? Options: To expand trade with Europe, To limit the build up of nuclear weapons, To stop the spread of communism, to send financial aid to Europe

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To stop the spread of communism

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Korea was divided along the __________ Parallel after World War II.

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38th

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Who was the Korean War between?

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North Korea and South Korea

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When did the Korean War take place?

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1950-1953

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__________ started the Korean War by invading ________________.

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N Korea/S Korea

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The United States responded to the North Korean attack by

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Immediately taking the issue to the UN security Council

Answer explanation

Did you know that Truman had a problem with helping South Korea? His problem is that he needs Congress's permission to declare war. So he circumvented it by contributing to the "police action" of the UN, even though the forces are mainly made up of US troops and commanded by a US general

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Who was put in charge of the American forces in Korea and even wanted to use the atomic bomb against China?

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Douglas MacArthur

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The Truman Doctrine's main goal was to:

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Contain communism

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Before World War II, Korea was ruled by

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Japan

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Who was the US President at the start of the Korean War?

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Harry Truman