Multiple choice

Which conflict best represents an application of the containment policy?

  1. Spanish American War

  2. World War I

  3. World War II

  4. Vietnam War
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Containment was the U.S. policy to prevent the spread of communism. The Vietnam War is a primary historical example of the U.S. military intervening to stop the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.

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