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Official USCIS civics question 110 of 128

Why did the United States enter the Korean War?

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Official answer (English)

  • To stop the spread of communism

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Explanation

English

The U.S. entered the Korean War to stop the spread of communism.

Türkçe

ABD, komünizmin yayılmasını durdurmak için Kore Savaşı'na girdi.

Español

EE. UU. entró en la Guerra de Corea para detener la expansión del comunismo.

Memory hint

💡 EN: Stop communism.

💡 TR: Komünizmi durdurmak.

💡 ES: Detener el comunismo.

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