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Write a short essay on whether or not American intervention in the Korean War was justified.

• Whose approach to fighting the Korean War was better-Truman's or MacArthur's? Imagine you are journalist writing in 1951. Write an editorial on this question.
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Causes of the Korean War:

.The division of Korea into two separate states following WWII

.The spread of communism in Asia

.North Korea's invasion of South Korea in June 1950

Key events during the Korean War:

.North Korea's initial successful invasion of South Korea

.The United Nations' decision to intervene and send troops to support South Korea

.MacArthur's successful amphibious landing at Inchon

.China's intervention in the war to support North Korea

.The stalemate and armistice agreement reached in 1953

Consequences of the Korean War:

.More than 2 million people died, including many civilians

.Korea remained divided along the 38th parallel

.The U.S. emerged as a dominant military and economic power in East Asia

.The Korean War had a profound impact on U.S. foreign policy and military strategy during the Cold War.

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