Question

which of the following statements best describes the course of the korean war during the last year - and - a - half of the conflict?
casualties were minimal
neither side could win an advantage.
north korean troops overran un forces.
the policy of containment was a failure.

Explanation:

In the last year - and - a - half of the Korean War, the front lines stabilized. Both North Korea (with Chinese support) and South Korea (with UN, mainly US support) engaged in a stalemate. Casualties were still high (so A is wrong). North Korean troops did not overrun UN forces (C is wrong). The policy of containment was not a failure as South Korea remained non - communist (D is wrong). A stalemate means neither side could gain a decisive advantage.

Answer:

B. Neither side could win an advantage.