Question

What was the main reason President Harry S. Truman went to the United
Nations in response to the Communist invasion of South Korea in 1950?
A
to advance U.S. political goals in the United Nations
B
to justify U.S. economic support for the United Nations
C
to seek international support for the defense of South Korea
D
to ask troops to prevent a political overthrow of South Korea

Answer 1

C

Truman went to the United Nations to secure international support and authorization to defend South Korea after the North Korean invasion, leading to UN resolutions calling for military assistance to repel the attack.