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During the first battle of the Korean War in June of 1950,

the United Nations pledged to come to the aid of North Korea.

South Koreans crossed the 38th parallel and continued into North Korea.

the Soviet Union marched on South Korea and captured it within days.

North Koreans took control of the South Korean capital of Seoul.

Which of the following statements best describes why President Truman fired General Douglas MacArthur in 1951?

North Korea had won the war by 1951, so Truman fired MacArthur to save face.

Because the war ended in a stalemate, MacArthur had not done the job he was assigned to do.

MacArthur had publicly criticized Truman’s approach to the war.

Truman wanted to invade China, but MacArthur had refused to lead his troops on such a dangerous mission.

When WWII began, which country controlled Korea?

France

England

China

Japan

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the United States and South Korea today?

The two countries are bitter enemies.

The two countries are neutral toward one another.

The two countries are strong trading partners.

The two countries are allied together against Russia.

Why did the spread of communism in China cause concern in the United States after World War II?

The U.S. feared communism would spread to nearby countries in Asia.

The U.S. believed communism would replace democracy in Europe

The U.S. was planning to establish communist governments in Asia.

The U.S. thought communism would improve economic equality worldwide.

In October of 1950, UN troops pushed far into North Korea, which

caused North Korea to lose the war badly.

caused South Korea to lose the war badly.

led General MacArthur to stop his advances.

led China to become involved in the war.

After the Korean War, the division of the Korean Peninsula at the 38th parallel

was eliminated.

remained in place.

was moved north.

was moved south.

Which country became involved in the Korean War to stop the spread of communism?

the Soviet Union

China

the United States

Japan

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