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The War in Korea

Question 147160 • MCPSS AL-Grade 6 United States Studies: The Industrial Revolution to the Present - Summer School 2026

Why did the UN get involved in the Korean War? Check all that apply.North Korea had attacked UN forces.President Truman asked the UN to help.Kim Il-Sung pleaded with the UN for help.The UN wanted to protect a democratic nation.The UN hoped to wage a war against communism.

Answer
A
North Korea had attacked UN forces.
B
President Truman asked the UN to help.
C
Kim Il-Sung pleaded with the UN for help.
D
The UN wanted to protect a democratic nation.
E
The UN hoped to wage a war against communism.

Explanation

North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950, and President Truman’s administration asked the United Nations to respond. The UN authorized action to repel the invasion and defend South Korea, a democratic nation. North Korea had not attacked UN forces before the UN became involved, and the UN’s stated purpose was not to wage a war against communism.

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