Why Did Truman Fire General MacArthur

question 27

Multiple Choice

Why did Truman fire General MacArthur?

• A) MacArthur grew increasingly insubordinate.
• B) MacArthur wanted the U.S. to withdraw from Korea.
• C) MacArthur was genuinely incompetent.
• D) Truman had a personal dislike for MacArthur.

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