Question

Which statement best describes the domino theory? A. If the United States spread democracy to one nation it would soon spread to other nations. B. Communism must be stopped domestically using pro-democracy propaganda. C. Wars can be won only with multiple battlefield victories. D. A communist victory in one country could lead to the spread of communism to other countries.

Answer 1

D A communist victory in one country can lead to the spread of communism.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D) A communist victory in one country could lead to the spread of communism to other countries.

This idea of the domino theory greatly impacted the American federal government's foreign policy during the Cold War. Due to this fear of communism spreading, the federal government adopted the policy of containment. Containment was based on the idea that America was going to stop communism from spreading to other countries. The domino theory and containment were ideas that resulted in America getting involved in several different foreign wars such as the Korean and Vietnam War.