Asked by Brantley Mills on Apr 24, 2024
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What country did President Truman believe had masterminded the North Korean attack on South Korea?
A) North Korea
B) Japan
C) The Soviet Union
D) The People's Republic of China
Masterminded
Describes the act of planning, organizing, and executing a complex project or scheme, often used in the context of innovative or nefarious activities.
North Korean Attack
Refers to military aggressions initiated by North Korea against other countries.
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union, officially known as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), was a socialist state in Eurasia that existed from 1922 to 1991.
- Determine the reasons behind the Korean War and its effects on worldwide political dynamics and military approaches.
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Rashon Walden6 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
President Truman believed that the Soviet Union was behind the North Korean attack on South Korea, as he saw it as part of a larger Communist plan for global domination. While North Korea received significant military support from the Soviet Union and China during the conflict, Truman believed that it was ultimately the Soviet Union who was calling the shots.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the reasons behind the Korean War and its effects on worldwide political dynamics and military approaches.