Why did president truman have to send a fleet of ships to protect taiwan? a]the japanese were threatening to invade the island. b]there was a lot of political unrest going on there. c]communist red china was threatening to attack. d]americans were being assaulted by nationalist forces.

the answer c is correct

The answer is:

C)Communist Red China was threatening to attack.

in 1803 the louisiana purchase took place, doubling the size of the country. by 1840 almost 7 million americans had migrated westward in hopes of securing land and being prosperous. the belief that settlers were destined to expand to the west is often referred to as manifest destiny.

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