During the Cold War there was a concern in the United States over the expansion of communism. This fear of communism manifested itself in the domino theory an idea which governed much of us foreign policy starting in the 1950s. The domino theory was essentially the idea that if one nation fell to communism its neighboring counties would as well and this process would repeat itself almost resembling a row of dominos falling (hence the name). Because of this theory many political leaders in the us feared that if former French colonies like Vietnam fell to communism than their neighboring counties would as well including Laos, Cambodia, etc.
1a.) Many reasons, such as a religious exodus or career opportunities.
1b.) The journey was long and treacherous.
2a.) The American settlers wanted the land, but the Native Americans were there first and had no idea of land ownership
2b.) yes, such as the Indian Removal Act.
4.)False, they made their livings hunting and guiding people through the mountains.
5.) true
They had to keep moving to follow the animals that were searching for water in rhe desertt & they needed water for themselves
