Question

The United States became involved in many conflicts around the world in order to contain communism. Please explain each question:

- Describe how the domino theory led to U.S. involvement in Korea and Vietnam?

- Explain why it was so difficult for the United States to win the war in Vietnam?

- "The Soviet Union is responsible for the Cold War lasting as long as it did because they instigated war on numerous occasions." To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?

Answer 1

In 1947, President Harry S. Truman pledged that the United States would help any nation resist communism in order to prevent its spread. His policy of containment is known as the Truman Doctrine. ... To help rebuild after the war, the United States pledged $13 billion of aid to Europe in the Marshall Plan.