Why did Truman react so strongly when North Korea attacked South Korea?

He wanted to protect US troops stationed in South Korea.

He wanted to prevent the advance of Communism.

He was worried that the Chinese Communists were behind the attack.

He saw an opportunity to increase US defense spending.

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Karlee Wilkerson

11 July, 14:05

Why did Truman react so strongly when North Korea attacked South Korea?

He wanted to protect US troops stationed in South Korea.

He wanted to prevent the advance of Communism.

He was worried that the Chinese Communists were behind the attack.

He saw an opportunity to increase US defense spending.

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Khloe · Answer 1

Truman reacted strongly against North Korean because he wanted to prevent the advance of communism. At this time the United States was pursuing a policy of containment of communism and the Soviet Union around the world, and the U. S.' policy in Korea followed this.

Why did Truman react so strongly when North Korea attacked South Korea?He wanted to protect US troops stationed in South Korea.He wanted to prevent the advance of Communism.He was worried that the Chinese Communists were behind the attack.He saw an opportunity to increase US defense spending.