How is the domino theory linked to revolutions and independence movements during the Cold War?(1 point)

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The domino theory describes the number of countries connected to the Soviet Union, and people staged revolutions and independence movements to become part of the Soviet Union.
The domino theory describes the number of countries connected to the Soviet Union, and people staged revolutions and independence movements to become part of the Soviet Union.

The domino theory describes the number of countries connected to the U.S., and people staged revolutions and independence movements to become part of the U.S.
The domino theory describes the number of countries connected to the U.S., and people staged revolutions and independence movements to become part of the U.S.

The domino theory describes the U.S. policy for stopping the Soviet Union from influencing other countries in which people were staging revolutions and independence movements.
The domino theory describes the U.S. policy for stopping the Soviet Union from influencing other countries in which people were staging revolutions and independence movements.

The domino theory describes a card game played by world leaders, in which newly independent countries could participate.

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The domino theory describes the U.S. policy for stopping the Soviet Union from influencing other countries in which people were staging revolutions and independence movements.

This theory suggested that if one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would likely follow, creating a chain reaction (like a row of falling dominoes). This idea influenced U.S. foreign policy and intervention strategies during the Cold War to prevent the spread of communism in various regions.