B influence of diverse cultures on the united states
The correct answer is <span>D. preparedness.
The United States initially wanted to stay out of the war and that was even a part of Wilson's slogan during his candidacy. However, when they realized that they would no longer be able to stay out of the war, they started preparing by training people to join the army which would be used to participate in the war on various European fronts.</span>
The correct answer to this open question is the following.
We are talking about the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. This resolution changed the rules of war as outlined in the U.S. constitution. With this resolution, the US Congress granted the President of the United States -in this case, Lyndon B. Jhonson- unlimited powers to stop communism in Vietnam. After the aggression of two US navy vessels stationed in the Gulf of Tonkin, Congress passed the resolution on August 7, 1964. From this point on, the US Army committed to total support of South Vietnam in the Vietnam War.
In general, the relationship that existed between the French and the Natives in North America was better than that of any relationship the Natives had with other Europeans, since many alliances and partnerships were formed (such as that one during the French and Indian War against the British).
