Question

What was the underlying belief that justified U.S. involvement in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars?(1 point) Responses The aim to establish trade agreements with communist countries. The aim to establish trade agreements with communist countries. The thought that communism was a threat to democracy and freedom. The thought that communism was a threat to democracy and freedom. The desire to expand U.S. territory in Asia The desire to expand U.S. territory in Asia The need to support colonial powers in the region.

Answer 1

The thought that communism was a threat to democracy and freedom.

(Justification: U.S. policy of containment and the domino theory held that communist expansion endangered democratic governments, which motivated intervention in Korea and Vietnam.)