Question 111: Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?

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• To stop the spread of communism
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Communist North Vietnam wanted to take over the South. The U.S. sent troops to stop it.

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• Because Germany attacked U.S. ships
• To force the Iraqi army from Kuwait
• To end slavery in the South

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