Why did President Johnson escalate U. S. involvement in the Vietnam War?

Select one:

a. to protect U. S. troops stationed in Asia

b. to continue the Cold War policy of containment

c. to establish permanent military bases on the border of China

d. to prevent China from entering the war on the side of North Vietnam

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Janae Merritt

23 March, 18:55

Why did President Johnson escalate U. S. involvement in the Vietnam War?

Select one:

a. to protect U. S. troops stationed in Asia

b. to continue the Cold War policy of containment

c. to establish permanent military bases on the border of China

d. to prevent China from entering the war on the side of North Vietnam

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Nathanael Mayer · Answer 1

I believe the answer is b. to continur the cold war policy of containment. this was johnson main priority when entering the war to stop the expansion of communism which makes b the best chjoice.

Nibby · Answer 2

I believe the answer is B