The Korean War Answers

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In the years following World War II, the United States established a policy of containment to

A
keep the countries of Eastern Europe from becoming communist.
B
ensure that communism was contained to the Soviet Union only.
C
eliminate all communist governments throughout the world.
D
prevent the spread of communism outside of Eastern Europe.
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T
The United States has withdrawn all of its troops from the region and left North and South Korea to work out their issues alone.
T
The United States continues the war on the side of South Korea, in hopes of gaining ground from the communists.
T
The United States has withdrawn all of its troops except those along the Yalu River between China and North Korea.
T
The United States has troops in place to help patrol the demilitarized zone between North Korea and South Korea.
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During the first battle of the Korean War in June of 1950,

t
the United Nations pledged to come to the aid of North Korea.
S
South Koreans crossed the 38th parallel and continued into North Korea.
t
the Soviet Union marched on South Korea and captured it within days.
N
North Koreans took control of the South Korean capital of Seoul.
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The Korean War officially began in 1950 when

S
South Korea arrested and imprisoned thousands of communists.
N
North Korea crossed the 38th parallel and invaded South Korea.
S
South Korea held free elections but North Korea did not.
N
North Korea sought the support of China and the Soviet Union.
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When fighting began in the Korean War in 1950, what major advantage did North Korea possess?

A
North Korea had a huge number of troops.
B
North Korea had the support of the United Nations.
C
North Korea was led by Douglas MacArthur.
D
North Korea was led by Syngman Rhee.
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In October of 1950, UN troops pushed far into North Korea, which

c
caused North Korea to lose the war badly.
c
caused South Korea to lose the war badly.
l
led General MacArthur to stop his advances.
l
led China to become involved in the war.

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