The Johnson administration chose to "Americanize" the war in Vietnam despite the fact that Democratic leaders in the Senate, some administration officials, and many of America's allies had misgivings. Why?
a. Intelligence indicated that China would immediately invade Vietnam if American forces withdrew.
b. Japanese leaders expressed fears of instability and disorder throughout Southeast Asia if the United Statesfailed to defend South Vietnam.
c. Johnson believed that "Americanizing" the war was the first step in convincing the United Nations to send amultinational peacekeeping force to Vietnam.
d. The administration believed that America's credibility was at stake.
d
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A) Africa B) east Asia C) the middle East D) Europe
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A) the restoration of Catholic unity. B) the establishment of Protestant dominance. C) a limited acceptance of the idea of religious pluralism. D) a monolithic Protestantism in Europe.
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a. feel that new measures were needed to promote social progress. b. look to the ideals of the Socialist Party as the foundation of a new order. c. stay away from the polls in national elections. d. call for an end to the two major political parties.