Truman Fired MacArthur

question 53

Multiple Choice

Truman fired MacArthur:

• A)for incompetence.
• B)because of party politics.
• C)to preserve civilian control of the military.
• D)for reasons that are still unknown.
• E)because he never liked him personally.

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