The Truman Administration Responded in 1950 to the Onset of Fighting

question 25

Multiple Choice

The Truman administration responded in 1950 to the onset of fighting in Korea by

• A) declaring war on North Korea.
• B) calling on the United Nations to intervene.
• C) warning China not to intervene.
• D) threatening the use of atomic weapons.
• E) telling South Korea to stand down.

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