Why did the US support South Korea in the Korean War?

Think about the context. The date is 1950. The Soviet Union (communist) is rising in power, and it wants more land. Lots of land. read more

3. The United States divided the Korean peninsula with Russia on the innocent Korean peninsula. 4. The United States did not include South Korea in the line of defense. The US is guilty of supplying very few weapons to South Korea and inducing North Korea's bold aggression. 5. A strong defense will of Koreans in the Korean War. read more

South Korea wanted weapons and supplies from Truman and the United States government while North Korea sought help from Stalin and the Soviet Union. The United States was still war weary from the disruptive World War II campaign and refused South Korea's request for weapons and troops. read more