In the 1960’s, the United States was involved in Vietnam primary because:(1 point)

Question

In the 1960’s, the United States was involved in Vietnam primary because:(1 point)

Responses

A. the American people supported the involvement in Vietnam.
B. it feared that if Vietnam became communist there would be a domino effect causing surrounding countries to become communist.
C. Cambodia was threatened militarily by the possibility of a Communist government in Vietnam.
D. American businesses in Vietnam supported Communist control.

Question 2
How did containment influence the United States' role in the Vietnam War?(1 point)
Responses

A.Vietnamization became the new U.S. foreign policy.
B. It convinced the government that involvement in the war was necessary.
C. It forced the United States to support the Viet Cong.
D. The United States adopted a position of neutrality.

Answer 1

For Question 1:

B. it feared that if Vietnam became communist there would be a domino effect causing surrounding countries to become communist.

For Question 2:

B. It convinced the government that involvement in the war was necessary.