The US policy of 'Containment' during the Korean War was based on which influential geopolitical theory?
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Correct answer: The Domino Theory
The Domino Theory suggested that if one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would follow. This belief drove the US commitment to defend South Korea regardless of its perceived strategic value.
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