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What strategy did the United States use when it entered the Korean War?

A
dropping atomic bombs to force the North Koreans to the peace table
B
convincing the South Koreans that they should sign an armistice
C
sending forces behind North Korean lines and landing at Inchon
D
offering massive foreign aid if North Korea promised to stop fighting
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The map shows the early phase of the Korean War.

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A
North Korea had made significant advances and was poised to defeat the South.
B
The South Koreans had shown great courage in stopping the invading northerners.
C
Japan and the United States were about to come to the aid of the South Koreans.
D
The two sides were evenly matched in June of 1950, indicating that the war was likely to end in a stalemate.
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After United Nations forces pushed back North Korean forces and advanced towards the Chinese border, what did China most likely fear?

A
that North Korea might invade China next
B
that the United Nations forces might invade China next
C
that South Korea had lost the war
D
that General MacArthur would be removed from his command
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Which are accurate descriptions of North Korea today? Check all that apply.

A
It is aligned with the United States.
B
It is ruled by a family of dictators.
C
It is isolated from the rest of the world.
D
It abuses its citizens’ human rights.
E
It is a strong democracy.
F
It focuses on its military strength.
G
It suffers from extreme poverty.
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North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung offered the following justification for waging war.We are opposed to the line of compromise with imperialism. At the same time, we cannot tolerate the practice of . . . being afraid to fight it.

A
The 38th parallel is a line against imperialism that should not be crossed.
B
We are not afraid of South Koreans and will fight them if they invade us.
C
The 38th parallel artificially divides Korea, and we must fight to unite our nation.
D
It is in our interests to compromise with the imperialist forces of the West.
8

Which statement best describes relations between the United States and South Korea today?

A
The United States has nothing to do with South Korea.
B
The United States has withdrawn all its military forces from South Korea.
C
The United States maintains military forces in South Korea, a close ally.
D
The United States has recently taken the side of North Korea.
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United States-led forces entered the Korean War after receiving authorization to do so from

A
the Soviet Union.
B
the United Nations.
C
Japan.
D
China.
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This is an excerpt from a speech made by President Truman in 1951.The communists . . . are engaged in a monstrous conspiracy to stamp out freedom all over the world. . . .The only question is: When is the best time to meet the threat and how?

A
He uses strong words to warn Americans of the communist threat.
B
He uses neutral words to keep Americans from worrying about world affairs.
C
He uses friendly words to indicate a willingness to work for world peace.
D
He uses friendly words to indicate a willingness to meet with communist leaders.
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A
China and Japan
B
China and the Soviet Union
C
the Soviet Union and the United States
D
the United States and Japan
12

The containment policy can be best described as

A
the Soviet Union’s policy of spreading communism around the world.
B
the policy of only admitting non-communist countries to the United Nations.
C
the American policy of trying to stop the spread of global communism.
D
the American policy of allowing communism in Europe but not in the rest of the world.
13

What country controlled Korea during World War II?

A
China
B
Japan
C
the Soviet Union
D
the United States
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In the years after World War II, what was the United States’ reaction as communism spread to many countries, including China?

A
The United States welcomed the spread of communism.
B
The United States attacked any country with a communist government.
C
The United States sent foreign aid to all countries, communist or not.
D
The United States feared the spread of communism.

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