The 'Domino Theory' was the primary justification for U.S. involvement in Vietnam, suggesting that:
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Correct answer: If one country fell to communism, nearby countries would also fall
U.S. policymakers feared that a communist victory in Vietnam would lead to a chain reaction across Southeast Asia. This Cold War logic drove the policy of containment in the region.
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