USA HISTORY

THE COLD WAR 1950 1973

THE COLD WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The United States became involved in the Vietnam War. Which statement best describes the reason why?
A
The United States hoped to persuade North Vietnam and its allies to join NATO.
B
The American military was already training troops to fight against Communist forces.
C
The United States wanted to prevent other countries from becoming Communist.
D
Americans wanted to protest laws that harmed South Vietnamese people.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The US justified its military intervention in Vietnam by the domino theory, which stated that if one country fell under the influence of Communism, the surrounding countries would inevitably follow. The aim was to prevent Communist domination of South-East Asia.

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