THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE COLD WAR
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the use of nuclear weapons against Americans
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the spread of Communism
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the placing of missiles in Korea
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communist spies from Korea
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Detailed explanation-1: -America wanted not just to contain communism-they also wanted to prevent the domino effect. Truman was worried that if Korea fell, the next country to fall would be Japan, which was very important for American trade. This was probably the most important reason for America’s involvement in the war.
Detailed explanation-2: -On June 27, 1950, President Truman ordered U.S. forces to South Korea to repulse the North’s invasion. “Democrats needed to look tough on communism, ” Kim says. “Truman used Korea to send a message that the U.S. will contain communism and come to the aid of their allies.”
Detailed explanation-3: -Overview. In 1947, President Harry S. Truman pledged that the United States would help any nation resist communism in order to prevent its spread. His policy of containment is known as the Truman Doctrine.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The United States became involved in the Korean War to stop the spread of communism in 1950.