Question

the attack upon korea makes it plain beyond all doubt that communism has passed beyond the use of subversion to conquer independent nations and will now use armed invasion and war. it has defied the orders of the security council of the united nations issued to preserve international peace and security. in these circumstances the occupation of formosa by communist forces would be a direct threat to the security of the pacific area and to united states forces performing their lawful and necessary functions in that area. president truman, 1950
what concerns truman about the events on the korean peninsula? check all that apply.
communists use of subversive tactics
the use of armed forces to spread communism
the threat of a communist invasion of taiwan (formosa)
north koreas defiance of un orders
the potential for instability in the pacific area

Explanation:

• Truman mentions that communism has gone beyond subversion and now uses armed invasion (so the use of armed forces to spread communism is a concern).
• He says the occupation of Formosa (Taiwan) by communist forces would be a threat (so the threat of a communist invasion of Taiwan (Formosa) is a concern).
• North Korea's attack defied the United Nations (so North Korea's defiance of UN orders is a concern).
• He also mentions the potential for instability in the Pacific area.
• There is no mention of communists' use of subversive tactics in the text provided.

Answer:

• B. the use of armed forces to spread communism
• C. the threat of a communist invasion of Taiwan (Formosa)
• D. North Korea's defiance of UN orders
• E. the potential for instability in the Pacific area