The Truman administration responded in 1950 to the onset of fighting in Korea in part by

A. declaring war on North Korea.
B. threatening the use of atomic weapons.
C. telling South Korea to stand down.
D. calling on the United Nations to intervene.
E. warning China not to intervene.


Answer: D

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