THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE VIETNAM WAR
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Question
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Which statement about the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War is accurate?
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It came about only after a formal declaration of war.
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It was based exclusively on the actions of President Lyndon B. Johnson.
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It reflected the belief in containment that followed World War II.
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It was based on the Open Door policy.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Terms in this set (26) The most accurate conclusion based on the United States’ experience in the Vietnam War is that: Superior military technology does not guarantee victory.
Detailed explanation-2: -The doctrine of containment argued that all-out war should be avoided, but the US should pledge itself to stopping any new communist governments, or preventing any existing communist governments from expanding.
Detailed explanation-3: -The United States entered Vietnam with the principal purpose of preventing a communist takeover of the region. In that respect, it failed: the two Vietnams were united under a communist banner in July 1976. Neighbouring Laos and Cambodia similarly fell to communists.
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