Question

What was the reason the United States was draw into a war in Vietnam?
A. The United States was trying to stop European colonialism in the region.
B. The United States wanted to prevent the spread of Communism in the region.
C. The United States wanted to complete with China for trade in the region.
D. The United States was eager to establish its own colonies in the region.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. The United States wanted to prevent the spread of Communism in the region. This was a central aspect of U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War, often referred to as the "Domino Theory," which suggested that the fall of one nation to communism could lead to the spread of communism to neighboring countries.