The United States' Decisions to Fight Wars in Korea and Vietnam

question 42

Multiple Choice

The United States' decisions to fight wars in Korea and Vietnam can be understood as part of its policy of

• A)isolationism.
• B)deterrence.
• C)détente.
• D)appeasement.

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Gerald P. Nye

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