The United States involved itself in Vietnam in the 1960s because: (1 point)

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The American people demanded the government support Vietnam.
The American people demanded the government support Vietnam.

American businesses in Vietnam were threatened by the Communists.
American businesses in Vietnam were threatened by the Communists.

It feared that if Vietnam became communist then surrounding countries would quickly follow.
It feared that if Vietnam became communist then surrounding countries would quickly follow.

Japan was threatened militarily by the possibility of a Communist government in Vietnam.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It feared that if Vietnam became communist then surrounding countries would quickly follow.

This reflects the "domino theory," which was a significant rationale for U.S. involvement in Vietnam.