THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE COLD WAR
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The US became allies with China and adopted their policy of anti-communism.
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It made the United States establish a policy of intervention in foreign conflicts that continues today.
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The US decided to send communist spies to South Korea.
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The US decided to shift their focus and support the spread of Communism.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Korean War boosted GDP growth through government spending, which in turn constrained investment and consumption. While taxes were raised significantly to finance the war, the Federal Reserve followed an anti-inflationary policy.
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: -Korea in the context of the Cold War Although the war ended where it began, the United States and its allies did succeed in preventing communism from overtaking South Korea.
Detailed explanation-4: –Korean war served as a catalyst for these policies:-Treaty of San Francisco with Japan in 1952, allowed the US to build military bases in Japan.-US began increasing its support in Taiwan, while continuing to isolate China.-NSC-68 tripled defense spending resulting in US forces in Europe being strengthened.