Which of the Following Was the Main Reason That the United

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the main reason that the United States became involved in the conflict between North and South Vietnam?

• A) The United States supported South Vietnam because it feared the spread of communism throughout Southeast Asia.
• B) The United States supported North Vietnam because it admired Ho Chi Minh's nationalist goals.
• C) The United States felt it could be a neutral arbitrator in the region,since the United States had not been a colonial power in the region.
• D) The United States became involved in order to get access to petroleum reserves off the eastern coast of Vietnam.

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