China entered the Korean War in response to ________________.

A) the commitment of American troops to the war
B) the taking of Seoul by U.N. and South Korean forces
C) the bombing of bridges on the Yalu River and the subsequent advance of American troops toward the Chinese border
D) the involvement of Nationalist Chinese forces in the war

Korean War

A conflict between North Korea, with military support from China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea, supported by forces from the United Nations, especially the United States, lasting from 1950 to 1953.

Yalu River

The river that forms the border between North Korea and China, known for being a significant site during the Korean War when Chinese forces crossed it to assist North Korea.

U.N. Forces

Military and peacekeeping troops contributed by member countries of the United Nations, used in various conflict zones to enforce peace agreements and provide stability.