Based on your knowledge of the events surrounding the Korean War and the Cold War, how did the Korean War affect domestic U. S. politics?

a.

Largely because of his actions against communism, Eisenhower won the 1952 election.

b.

The U. S. became the leader in global peace.

c.

The Red Scare ended in America.

d.

None of the above.

The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "Largely because of his actions against communism, Eisenhower won the 1952 election." The Korean war affected domestic policy because it lead to a 400% increase in military spending, perhaps leading to the growth of what some refer to as the military industrial complex.