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Multiple Choice Question
How did the domino theory affect US policy in Vietnam?
A.
It led directly to United States involvement in a Vietnamese civil war.
B.
It led directly to the United States' decision to pull its combat forces out of Vietnam.
C.
It led the United States to insist on a coalition of allies to back them up as they fought the war.
D.
It led the United States to hope that if North Vietnam became a democracy, other countries would follow.
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The correct answer is:
A. It led directly to United States involvement in a Vietnamese civil war.
The domino theory was the belief that if one country in a region fell to communism, neighboring countries would also fall like dominoes. This belief significantly influenced U.S. policymakers, leading to increased involvement in Vietnam to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.
A. It led directly to United States involvement in a Vietnamese civil war.
The domino theory was the belief that if one country in a region fell to communism, neighboring countries would also fall like dominoes. This belief significantly influenced U.S. policymakers, leading to increased involvement in Vietnam to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.