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A. Complete the time line below by describing the key events of the Korean War. Finding Main Ideas B. Answer the following questions in the space provided. 1. What was the reaction in America to the Communist takeover of China? qquad qquad 2. Why did President Truman fire General MacArthur? qquad qquad 3. How did the stalemate in Korea impact the U.S. political scene? qquad qquad
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. Korean War Timeline: - **1950:** North Korean forces invade South Korea. - **1950-1953:** Intense fighting ensues, involving UN forces led by the U.S. against North Korean and Chinese forces. - **1953:** Armistice signed, establishing the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).B.1. The Communist takeover of China in 1949 led to heightened anti-communist sentiments in America, contributing to the start of the Cold War and the fear of the spread of communism.2. President Truman fired General MacArthur in 1951 due to disagreements over military strategy in the Korean War, particularly regarding the handling of Chinese intervention and the use of nuclear weapons.3. The stalemate in Korea intensified political divisions in the U.S., with criticism of Truman's handling of the war contributing to a decline in his popularity and influencing subsequent elections.