Which best summarizes the main reason why the US became involved in the Vietnam War?
Vietnam War Begins

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1.
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To prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia
To reduce French influence in Vietnam
To stop Communist China from annexing Vietnam
To support the government of North Vietnam
2.
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What is the main idea of the cartoon?
There was strong disagreement in the US about American involvement in the Vietnam War.
A sizable anti-war movement emerged in the US over the war
Most Americans feared if Vietnam fell to Communism, neighboring states would be threatened.
Most Americans felt that conflict was a civil war and we should be involved.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The U.S. got involved in Vietnam because of what foreign policy?
containment
Good Neighbor policy
isolationism
Roosevelt Corollary
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution increased the power of the executive branch by -
allowing the president to use military force without a declaration of war by Congress
authorizing the president to choose the Senate Majority Leader
allowing the president to introduce bills to Congress
expanding the president's right to executive privilege
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution gave the president power to send troops to ______ to protect against further North Vietnamese aggression.
Vietnam
China
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
Why did the government implement a draft during the Vietnam War?
To monitor ethnic groups for espionage activities.
To fund the war by authorizing the sale of government bonds.
To regulate freedom of expression at antiwar demonstrations.
To provide the military with additional man power.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
He was the communist leader of North Vietnam
Diem
Johnson
Ho Chi Minh
Castro
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