Why did the united states involve itself in a civil dispute on the korean peninsula in the 1950s? (5 points)
to protect koreans from japanese imperialism
to exercise the policy of containment
to obtain an economic foothold in the region
to exercise the policy of détente

The correct answer is to exercise the policy of containment.

After World War II, the United States federal government developed the policy of containment. The goal of this policy was to stop the spread of communism on a global scale. The US government disliked the idea of communist, as it resulted in an extremely powerful central government that limited the economic opportunities of its citizens.

This is why the United States got involved in the Korean War, as communist North Korea was trying to take over the capitalist country of South Korea. The United States helped South Korea remain free from communist rule.

answer: ensure protection from communism

explanation:

the north atlantic treaty was largely dormant until the korean war initiated the establishment of nato to implement it, by means of an integrated military structure: this included the formation of supreme headquarters allied powers europe in 1951, which adopted the western union's military structures and plans.