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What is the United
Nations?
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What was the
Truman Doctrine?
 Based on the map, who dominated the war before US and
UN involvement?

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Today I will be able to analyze
America’s role in the Korean War by constructing a short response.

 Pgs. 327-329

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MacArthur’s amphibious counterattack behind enemy lines saved
South Korea.
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Q: Would the
South now be justified to take over the North?

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UN (US) had come too close for comfort
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China liked N. Korea as a “buffer state”
China outnumbered UN forces 10-1
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UN pushed back
 China captured Seoul
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Trench warfare ensued
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 MacArthur called for invasion of China
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Wanted to use nuclear weapons
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Truman rejected plan for fear of World
War III

 MacArthur took his plan to newspapers and
Republican politicians
 Truman to MacArthur: “You’re fired”
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69% of Americans supported _________?

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Was MacArthur’s idea to invade China a good idea or cuckoo? Support your response with facts and examples.