1. How did General Douglas MacArthur react to the events in Korea? What was his stance on the Korean War?
2. How did President Truman respond to the events in Korea? What was his stance on the Korean War?
3. Which leader’s actions were the most justifiable—General McArthur’s or President Truman’s? Support your
claim with evidence from the lesson.
4. Would the outcome of the Korean War have been different had General MacArthur not been fired? Why or
why not?