Question

Which accurately describe the causes of the contentious relationship between President Truman and General MacArthur?

(Select all that apply.)

a) Truman inherited MacArthur on becoming president and disliked the fact that the commander of his army in Korea was no friend of his.
b) MacArthur had designs on the vice presidency under FDR and held Truman in contempt for having attained the position he coveted.
c) MacArthur disregarded Truman’s orders and crossed the 38th parallel into North Korea, engaging the Chinese in combat and enraging Truman.
d) Truman favored a containment policy on Communism, while MacArthur wanted to pursue the Communist forces into the Chinese mainland.
e) MacArthur publicly spoke out against Truman in speeches and on

Answer 1

The correct answers are:

C) MacArthur disregarded Truman's orders and crossed the 38th parallel into North Korea, engaging the Chinese in combat and enraging Truman.

D) Truman favored a containment policy on Communism, while MacArthur wanted to pursue the Communist forces into the Chinese mainland.

E) MacArthur publicly spoke out against Truman in speeches and on.

Answer 2

The answers are options D and E

In 1951 during the Korean War, General MacArthur wanted to use air power to attack the People's Republic of China. Truman refused, alleging that attacking China would bring the Soviet Union into the war. Them being protective of communist countries around the world. MacArthur went public in his criticism for the President and he was removed from his position and forced to return to the United States.