With the Korean war ending in a stalemate, the United States would effectively strengthen ties with South Korea. In doing so the United States had implemented military force in South Korea. Now, our relationship remains to be very beneficial as the U.S gains a trade partner as well as a military ally while the Koreans gain a strong military ally with good trading imports.
Yes, Thomas Jefferson had defeated pirates from North Africa during the Barbary War. He was responsible for doubling the size of the United States by successfully brokering the Louisiana Purchase. He also founded the University of Virginia. As well as was the founder of the Declaration of Independence.
China had resources Europeans wanted such as dyes textiles and rice. China would also provide cheap labor and lots of land for the Europeans
