Impact of the Korean War on U.S. Military Strategy

Who invaded South Korea, prompting the U.S. involvement?

• Vietnam

• China

• North Korea

• Soviet Union

What event confirmed U.S. fears about the spread of Communism in 1950?

• The invasion of South Korea by North Korean forces

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The signing of the NATO treaty

• The Vietnam War

Which organization authorized the U.S. intervention in Korea?

• The European Union

• NATO

• The United Nations

• The League of Nations

What term did Truman use to describe the U.S. involvement in Korea?

• A global war

• A police action

• A military exercise

• A defensive maneuver

Under what guise did President Truman deploy U.S. troops to Korea?

• A declaration of war

• A police action

• A peacekeeping mission

• An exercise of executive power

What was the significant challenge faced by U.S. troops during the Korean War?

• Urban warfare

• Mountainous and frozen terrain

• Desert warfare

• Jungle warfare

Which country's military significantly escalated the Korean War?

• Russia

• Vietnam

• China

• Japan

What was the outcome of the Korean War in terms of territorial changes?

• All of Korea was unified

• No significant territorial changes

• Significant gains for South Korea

• Significant gains for North Korea

How did the Korean War end?

• With a decisive victory for the U.S.

• With a surrender from North Korea

• With a takeover by China

• With a truce and no major territorial changes

What lasting impact did Truman's decision have on U.S. military interventions?

• Military actions are only taken with NATO support

• Congressional approval is always sought

• UN approval is no longer considered

• Presidents often bypass Congress for military actions