Question

Why was President Truman against declaring war on China during the Korean War?

He was buying time so that the United States could develop more atomic weapons.

He was afraid that China would support North Korea.

He feared that the Soviet Union might offer China military support.

He was planning the withdrawal of U.S. troops from South Korea.

Answer 1

Answer: He feared that the Soviet Union might offer China military support.

When the Korean War started, the country had splitted in two halves and North Korea attempted to invade South Korea. The communist North was supported by the URSS and China while the South was supported by the US. This is why defense spending experienced an increase.