Question

Which statement is true regarding American involvement in the Korean War?

A - Truman received very little public support when first committing troops to Korea.
B - It led to an isolationist policy for the United States.
C - Truman committed troops without Congressional approval.
D - The United States suffered from an economic depression as a result of the war.
E - It was the first time the U.S. ever lost a war.

Answer 1

The answer to this question is C. When the North Korean Troops invaded the South, which was occupied by the United States, the U.S president Henry Truman, ordered air and naval forces and ground troops to help them reject the invasion of communism by the North Koreans.  However, this war was not approved by the U.S Congress.