The United States involved itself in Vietnam in the 1960s because: (1 point)

Question

Responses

The American people demanded the government support Vietnam.
The American people demanded the government support Vietnam.

American businesses in Vietnam were threatened by the Communists.
American businesses in Vietnam were threatened by the Communists.

It feared that if Vietnam became communist then surrounding countries would quickly follow.
It feared that if Vietnam became communist then surrounding countries would quickly follow.

Japan was threatened militarily by the possibility of a Communist government in Vietnam.
Japan was threatened militarily by the possibility of a Communist government in Vietnam.
Question 2
How did the domino theory influence the United States' role in the Vietnam War?(1 point)
Responses

Vietnamization became the new U.S. foreign policy.
Vietnamization became the new U.S. foreign policy.

The United States adopted a position of neutrality.
The United States adopted a position of neutrality.

It discouraged the United States from becoming involved in the war.
It discouraged the United States from becoming involved in the war.

It convinced the United States to become involved in the war.
It convinced the United States to become involved in the war.

Answer 1

For the first question, the correct response is:

It feared that if Vietnam became communist then surrounding countries would quickly follow.

This is reflective of the domino theory, which suggested that the spread of communism in one country could lead to the spread in neighboring countries.

For the second question, the correct response is:

It convinced the United States to become involved in the war.

The domino theory was a significant factor that motivated U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, as policymakers believed that failing to stop communism in Vietnam would lead to further communist expansion throughout Southeast Asia.

Answer 2

How does overpopulation in Indonesia affect the availability of clean water?(1 point)
Responses

It improves water quality through better infrastructure.
It improves water quality through better infrastructure.

It has no impact on water availability.
It has no impact on water availability.

It increases pollution and reduces access to clean water.
It increases pollution and reduces access to clean water.

It leads to the construction of more water treatment facilities.
It leads to the construction of more water treatment facilities.