What Was the U

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Essay

What was the U.S.foreign policy of containment? Explain when and why it developed and how it led to the Vietnam War.

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Definitions:

Treasury Reserves

Funds or assets held by a country's treasury to manage the economy’s money supply, stabilize currencies, or finance emergencies.

Comparative Advantage

The economic principle that nations should produce and export goods in which they have the lowest relative cost of production.

Western European Countries

Nations located in the western part of Europe, often characterized by developed economies, democratic governance, and high living standards.

Foreign Oil

Oil that is sourced from countries other than one’s own, often importing to meet domestic demand.