What was a key reason for U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War in relation to the policy of containment?(1 point)

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To support colonial powers in the region
To support colonial powers in the region

To establish military bases in Vietnam
To establish military bases in Vietnam

To prevent the spread of communism to other countries
To prevent the spread of communism to other countries

To promote democracy in Southeast Asia
To promote democracy in Southeast Asia
Question 2
Which of the following best describes the situation in Vietnam compared to Korea regarding foreign involvement?(1 point)
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Korea had no foreign involvement while Vietnam was heavily influenced by the U.S.
Korea had no foreign involvement while Vietnam was heavily influenced by the U.S.

Vietnam was divided into two parts, similar to Korea, with U.S. support for the South
Vietnam was divided into two parts, similar to Korea, with U.S. support for the South

The U.S. only intervened in Vietnam after the Korean War ended
The U.S. only intervened in Vietnam after the Korean War ended

Both countries were unified under a single communist government
Both countries were unified under a single communist government
Question 3
What was a significant consequence of U.S. military intervention in Vietnam?(1 point)
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Extremely high numbers of both American soldiers and Vietnamese civilians deaths.
Extremely high numbers of both American soldiers and Vietnamese civilians deaths.

Establishment of a communist government in South Vietnam.
Establishment of a communist government in South Vietnam.

The eventual takeover of South Vietnam by North Vietnam.
The eventual takeover of South Vietnam by North Vietnam.

Withdrawal of all foreign troops from the region.
Withdrawal of all foreign troops from the region.
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Here are the correct responses to your questions:

Question 1: A key reason for U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War in relation to the policy of containment was:
To prevent the spread of communism to other countries.

Question 2: The situation in Vietnam compared to Korea regarding foreign involvement is best described as:
Vietnam was divided into two parts, similar to Korea, with U.S. support for the South.

Question 3: A significant consequence of U.S. military intervention in Vietnam was:
Extremely high numbers of both American soldiers and Vietnamese civilians deaths.