Question

The main reason why the United States became involved in the Vietnam War was to:


Choose the best answer from the options below:
A Aid the government of North Vietnam
B Prevent the spread of communism throughout Vietnam and the rest of Indochina
C Reduce the influence of the French in Vietnam
D Prevent the Japanese from attacking South Vietnam

Answer 1

The best answer is: **B Prevent the spread of communism throughout Vietnam and the rest of Indochina**.

The United States became involved in the Vietnam War primarily to support South Vietnam in its fight against the communist North Vietnam, as part of a broader strategy to contain communism in Southeast Asia.