Why did the united states involve itself in a civil dispute on the korean peninsula in the 1950s? (5 points)
to protect koreans from japanese imperialism
to exercise the policy of containment
to obtain an economic foothold in the region
to exercise the policy of détente

The correct answer is to exercise the policy of containment.

After World War II, the United States federal government developed the policy of containment. The goal of this policy was to stop the spread of communism on a global scale. The US government disliked the idea of communist, as it resulted in an extremely powerful central government that limited the economic opportunities of its citizens.

This is why the United States got involved in the Korean War, as communist North Korea was trying to take over the capitalist country of South Korea. The United States helped South Korea remain free from communist rule.

a peace conference held after the surrender of japan

an international conference held near the end of world war ii

a meeting of the victorious nations after the defeat of germany

a summit meeting between the united states and the soviet union

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