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.
__x___ 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.
Just to clarify, the correct statement is:
__x___ 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.