Question
Why did the United States get involved in the Korean War?
Group of answer choices
The United States had an alliance with North Korea, and came to North Korea's aid when it was attacked by South Korea.
Americans saw North Korea's aggression as the first step in a communist campaign to take over the world.
North Korea threatened to take over U.S. territory.
The United States was not involved in the Korea War.
Group of answer choices
The United States had an alliance with North Korea, and came to North Korea's aid when it was attacked by South Korea.
Americans saw North Korea's aggression as the first step in a communist campaign to take over the world.
North Korea threatened to take over U.S. territory.
The United States was not involved in the Korea War.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct choice is:
**Americans saw North Korea's aggression as the first step in a communist campaign to take over the world.**
The United States became involved in the Korean War primarily to contain the spread of communism in Asia, following the policy of containment. When North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950, the U.S. viewed this as a significant threat to democracy and a potential expansion of communist influence, prompting military intervention under the auspices of the United Nations.
**Americans saw North Korea's aggression as the first step in a communist campaign to take over the world.**
The United States became involved in the Korean War primarily to contain the spread of communism in Asia, following the policy of containment. When North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950, the U.S. viewed this as a significant threat to democracy and a potential expansion of communist influence, prompting military intervention under the auspices of the United Nations.