A. Investigation Plan The investigation evaluates the extent of how U.S. anti-Communism influenced the outcome of the Korean War. To evaluate this effect, the investigation focuses on the immediate causes of the war, US involvement throughout the war, and MacArthur's leadership regarding attacks and army movements. The details of how the United States interacted with South Korea and how it defended them are analyzed; as well as the way Josef Stalin and Korea sought independence contributed to the war. Three sources are examined in depth: “The Korean War: The Forgotten War” by Michael J., Philippe, and Andrew, “The Korean War” by Frank E. Smitha, and “Flashpoints: The Korea War” by Richard Edwards for their clarity, distinctions, authenticity, values ​​and limitations.B. Summary of Evidence Korea was conquered by the Japanese in 1904, as did many other countries; this continued until the end of World War II. There were wars both in the east, under Adolf Hitler, and in Japan. (Causes of the Korean War n.d. “In 1910 the country was annexed by Japan, and was heavily exploited for its agricultural and mineral riches. When Japan decided to invade China, the Japanese forced Koreans to work in labor camps for supply the Japanese with war goods" (The Korean War: The Forgotten War n.d.). "The Soviet Union (led by Joseph Stalin) and the United States made a deal to force the Japanese out of Korea," (The Causes of the Korean War nd). Soviet would occupy North Korea, until ..... middle of paper ... The intervention contributed to the final outcome of the war by signing an armistice agreement instead of the alternative in which South Korea lost due of its size and military equipment, the North Koreans could have succeeded under Josef Stalin and evolved communism as a widespread government.F. List of sources (2007). Causes of the Korean War. Retrieved from http://www.learnkoreanlingual.com/causes-of-the-korean-war.htmlAndrew, J. Michael, and Philippe. The Korean War: The Forgotten War. Retrieved from http://library.thinkquest.org/10826/korea.htm Edward, Richard (1988). Focal Points: The Korean War. Vero Beach, Florida. RourkeEnterprises Inc.Guisepi, RA Korean War. Retrieved from http://history-world.org/korean_war.htmSmith, Frank E. (2011). The Korean War. Retrieved from http://www.fsmitha.com/h2/ch24kor.html