Question

What is the reason the United States sent troops to Vietnam?(1 point)
Responses

The US wanted to support Ho Chi Minh and the Vietcong
The US wanted to support Ho Chi Minh and the Vietcong

The US had economic interests in Vietnam
The US had economic interests in Vietnam

The US wanted to stop Hitler from taking over Europe
The US wanted to stop Hitler from taking over Europe

The US hoped to help the anticommunist government in power.

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The correct response is: **The US hoped to help the anticommunist government in power.**

The United States sent troops to Vietnam primarily to support the South Vietnamese government and prevent the spread of communism, as part of a broader strategy during the Cold War.