Based on the Domino Theory, which concern directly contributed to the U.S. involvement in the Korean War during the 1950s? (U7.2&3) TEKS - 8(C&D)(1 point)

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To maintain the U.S. control of the South Pacific
To maintain the U.S. control of the South Pacific

Improving political relations with China
Improving political relations with China

Resisting the rise of fascism throughout Asia.
Resisting the rise of fascism throughout Asia.

Containing the spread of communism
Containing the spread of communism

Deterring the use of nuclear weapons by China

Answer 1

The concern that directly contributed to U.S. involvement in the Korean War during the 1950s, based on the Domino Theory, was Containing the spread of communism. The U.S. believed that if Korea fell to communism, other countries in Asia might follow, similar to a series of falling dominos.