Question

The attack upon Korea makes it plain beyond all doubt that communism has passed beyond the use of subversion to conquer independent nations and will now use armed invasion and war. It has defied the orders of the Security Council of the United Nations issued to preserve international peace and security. In these circumstances the occupation of Formosa by Communist forces would be a direct threat to the security of the Pacific area and to United States forces performing their lawful and necessary functions in that area.

–President Truman, 1950


What concerns Truman about the events on the Korean Peninsula? Check all that apply.

communists’ use of subversive tactics

the use of armed forces to spread communism

the threat of a communist invasion of Taiwan (Formosa)

North Korea’s defiance of UN orders

the potential for instability in the Pacific area

Answer 1

- the use of armed forces to spread communism
- the threat of a communist invasion of Taiwan (Formosa)
- North Korea’s defiance of UN orders
- the potential for instability in the Pacific area