Question

why did president truman use un troops- mostly americans- in the korean conflict?

a. he did not want the u.s. to spend money on the conflict.

b. he was responding to an advancement of north korean troops into south korea.

c. he wanted to negotiate with communist forces.

d. he knew the north koreans would not fight the un.

Explanation:

When North Korean troops advanced into South Korea in 1950, the United Nations (with the U.S. playing a major role as the main contributor of troops) intervened. The U.S. under Truman saw it as a response to what was framed as a communist aggression (North Korea was backed by communist countries like the Soviet Union and China at that time). Option a is incorrect as the U.S. spent a significant amount on the Korean conflict. Option c is wrong because the initial use of troops was for combat - like operations rather than negotiation. Option d is also incorrect as North Korea did fight the UN forces.

Answer:

B. He was responding to an advancement of North Korean troops into South Korea.