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Why did President Lyndon Johnson escalate U.S. forces in Vietnam?

O South Vietnam had major oil reserves needed by the United States.
O Many Vietnamese immigrants in the United States demanded intervention.
O It seemed important to prevent the spread of Communism in Southeast Asia.
Americans relied on importing inexpensive handicrafts, rice and fruits from Vietnam.

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Answer: Many Vietnamese immigrants in the United States demanded intervention.

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