On June 25, 1950, the Korean War<span> began when North </span>Korea<span>, supported by the Soviet Union and China, invaded South </span>Korea<span>, which was supported by the </span>United States<span>. General MacArthur, leader of the United Nations forces, drove the North Koreans back across the divide, yet encountered a Chinese invasion.
They wanted all slaves to have civil rights, for the republican party to become a powerful institution in the south, and to prevent confedaracy leaders from returning to power after the war.
The open door policy was received with almost universal approval in the united states and for more than 40 years it was a cornerstone of america foreign policy in east Asia.
