To Prevent the Viet Cong from Becoming Too Powerful in the South

question 42

Multiple Choice

To prevent the Viet Cong from becoming too powerful in the south, Kennedy:

• A)created political unrest in the country.
• B)tried to influence Ho Chi Minh by promising financial aid.
• C)increased the U.S. military presence in South Vietnam.
• D)encouraged France to declare war against Vietnam.
• E)cut off food and weapons supplies to South Vietnam.

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