Question

What was the overall goal of the U.S. military intervention in Vietnam from 1964-1973? (U11.2) (Units 9-12 EOC Study Notes) TEKS - 8(D&E)(1 point)
Responses

Eliminating trade barriers between the United States and Southeast Asia
Eliminating trade barriers between the United States and Southeast Asia

Promoting economic growth in the Pacific region
Promoting economic growth in the Pacific region

Isolating the Soviet Union by improving Chinese relations with the United States
Isolating the Soviet Union by improving Chinese relations with the United States

Preventing communism from spreading throughout Southeast Asia as described in the Domino Theory
Preventing communism from spreading throughout Southeast Asia as described in the Domino Theory

Allowing for the spread of communism throughout Southeast Asia as described in the Domino Theory
Allowing for the spread of communism throughout Southeast Asia as described in the Domino Theory

Answer 1

The overall goal of the U.S. military intervention in Vietnam from 1964 to 1973 was **preventing communism from spreading throughout Southeast Asia as described in the Domino Theory**. This theory suggested that if one country in a region fell to communism, neighboring countries would also be likely to fall, thereby justifying U.S. involvement in Vietnam to contain and prevent the spread of communism.