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

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

As U.S. forces advanced and winter set in, China supplied North Korean troops with food and ammunition.
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.
Observing MacArthur’s success, the Soviet Union and China sent guns and warplanes to aid North Korea.

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

This action significantly changed the dynamics of the Korean War, leading to an escalation of the conflict and ultimately pushing back against U.S. and allied forces, as Chinese troops entered the war to support North Korea in response to the threat posed by MacArthur's advance.