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Why is the Korean War sometimes called a 'limited war'?

  1. Only naval forces on both sides were ever officially permitted to take part in the fighting
  2. The entire war lasted less than a single week from start to finish
  3. The United States avoided expanding the conflict into a war with China or the Soviets
  4. No foreign troops of any kind were ever involved in the fighting at all
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Correct answer: The United States avoided expanding the conflict into a war with China or the Soviets

The Korean War was limited because U.S. leaders chose not to expand it into a broader war against China or the Soviet Union. The goal shifted toward defending South Korea rather than total victory over all communist powers.

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