Which of the following best describes the reason the United States became involved in Vietnam?

Question

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Responses

South Vietnam had no army of its own.
South Vietnam had no army of its own.

Lyndon Johnson was determined to keep South Vietnam from falling to the Communists.
Lyndon Johnson was determined to keep South Vietnam from falling to the Communists.

Vietnam was a foothold on the Asian continent to invade the Soviet Union.
Vietnam was a foothold on the Asian continent to invade the Soviet Union.

Couples were having more children because they could help contribute to the family income.
Couples were having more children because they could help contribute to the family income.

Answer 1

Lyndon Johnson was determined to keep South Vietnam from falling to the Communists.