Why did President Truman commit United States military forces into Korea?
A. He wanted to provoke a war with the newly-installed communist government in China.
B. He feared the advance of communist forces would spread throughout Asia.
C. He was compelled to do so under provisions within the NATO charter.
D. He wanted to intimidate the Soviet military that was allied with the North Korean military.
Answer: B
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