Which of the Following Was the Main Reason Why the United

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the main reason why 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'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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