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Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?

Accepted Answers

  • • To stop the spread of communism

Why This Matters

The U.S. entered Vietnam to prevent communist North Vietnam from taking over South Vietnam, part of the Cold War strategy.

Memory Tip

Vietnam = stop communism (same as Korea).

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