The Truman administration responded in 1950 to the onset of fighting in Korea by
A) declaring war on North Korea.
B) calling on the United Nations to intervene.
C) warning China not to intervene.
D) threatening the use of atomic weapons.
E) telling South Korea to stand down.

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The Truman administration responded to the onset of fighting in Korea by calling on the United Nations to intervene. The UN Security Council passed a resolution authorizing the use of force to repel the North Korean attack and the US led the international military effort to defend South Korea.

The Truman Administration Responded in 1950 to the Onset of Fighting