How did US General MacArthur’s landing in Korea and successful push toward the Chinese border affect the course of the Korean War?(1 point)

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As MacArthur’s troops neared China’s border, Mao Zedong asked the UN to help settle the Korean War.

Fearing an American invasion in China, Mao Zedong dispatched troops to support North Korea’s armies.

As U.S. forces advanced and winter set in, China supplied North Korean troops with food and ammunition.

Observing MacArthur’s success, the Soviet Union and China sent guns and warplanes to aid North Korea.

Answer 1

Fearing an American invasion in China, Mao Zedong dispatched troops to support North Korea’s armies.

This action by Mao Zedong directly influenced the course of the Korean War by escalating the conflict and leading to a significant shift in the dynamics of the war, ultimately resulting in a more prolonged and intense military engagement.