US reaction to the outbreak of war in Korea Flashcards
1
Q
What did American politicians view Kim II-Sung’s invasion of South Korea as?
A
Evidence of Communist desire for world domination
2
Q
Why was Truman under huge pressure to stand up to communism in Korea?
A
Congress had blamed Truman for doing too little during the Cold War
3
Q
Why did Truman appeal to the UN?
A
A UN force would have more authority than a purely US force because it represented the international community, not just the USA
4
Q
How did the UN react to Truman’s appeal?
A
They despatched an international force that was headed by the US General, Douglas MacArthur
