What was the US response to the Korean War

Truman immediately sent________, _________, ________ to the sea’s around Korea

advisers, supplies, warships

Truman pressurised the ____ to get involved with the conflict and to pass resolution 84

United Nations

why did the US want the UN’s support

to legitimize their actions and to gain international backing for military intervention in Korea.

why was Truman in a powerful position to influence UN’s decisions

they were the biggest single contribute to the UN’s budget

describe the UN force that was sent to Korea

18 states provided troops or support

they were mostly allies of the US or Britain

largest part of the force was American

general MacArthur

• commander of the UN forces sent to Korea