Why Did Truman Relieve MacArthur of His Command During the Korean

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why did Truman relieve MacArthur of his command during the Korean War?

• A) MacArthur publicly criticized Truman's policies and was fired for insubordination.
• B) MacArthur underestimated China's army, and this glaring mistake led to a two-month retreat.
• C) By the fall of 1953, MacArthur had lost control of Seoul to the Communists.
• D) MacArthur refused to obey Truman's order to push toward the Chinese border.

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