When did the Korean War begin?
- in 1946, when Korean communist guerrillas began attacking non-communist groups throughout Korea
- in 1949, when Chinese communists crossed the border into northern Korea and attempted to take over the entire nation
- in 1953 when the US-backed South Korean army invaded communist North Korea
- in 1950 when communist North Korea suddenly attacked non-communist South Korea
Answer
The correct answer is D) in 1950 when communist North Korea suddenly attacked non-communist South Korea.
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