Why did the USA get involved with the Korean War? Flashcards
1
Q
Stop domino effect
A
Prevent the spread of communism
2
Q
Dominance
A
Doesn’t want to seem weak in the face of communist aggression
3
Q
Aliance
A
They could make allies with other countries
4
Q
Trade
A
They can’t trade with communist countries
5
Q
Publicity
A
To make the USA look like a saviour
6
Q
Stalin
A
They thought Stalin might be behind it, even though he wasn’t
