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Official question #110US Citizenship Test
Why did the United States enter the Korean War?
Correct answer
To stop the spread of communism
Why
The U.S. entered the Korean War (1950-1953) after communist North Korea invaded South Korea, to stop the spread of communism. The same answer is accepted for the Vietnam War question.
Answer choices
- ABombing of Pearl Harbor
- BTo stop the spread of communism
- CTo force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
- DBecause Germany attacked U.S. ships