32. Read about China and the Korean War. The policy of “containment” is the reason behind the United States entry into this on-going conflict between the North and South Koreans. Which of the following statements most accurately summarizes this. Place an X in front of ONE response.

Question

32. Read about China and the Korean War. The policy of “containment” is the reason behind the United States entry into this on-going conflict between the North and South Koreans. Which of the following statements most accurately summarizes this. Place an X in front of ONE response.

_____ North and South Korea were divided after World War II. The South Koreans invaded North Korea.
_____ The Soviet Union relied heavily on the oil reserves of North Korea, so they invaded North Korea.
_____ South Korea was influenced by the Soviet Union. The South Korean leader wanted to reunify the two Koreas, and Stalin agreed to support his efforts.
_____ Because the United States wanted to ensure that countries did not fall to communism, they supported the South Korean efforts after North Korea invaded South Korea.

Answer 1

_____ Because the United States wanted to ensure that countries did not fall to communism, they supported the South Korean efforts after North Korea invaded South Korea.