Kennedy and a New Frontier

Question 1 of 6 • 2025-2026_MDCPS_2100315_United States History_FY

Why didn’t President Johnson want the United States to get more involved in the war in Vietnam?

Answer

Many Americans supported communism and the Viet Cong.

The South Vietnamese already were successfully fighting the Viet Cong.

Going to war in Vietnam could hurt Johnson’s social programs.

Johnson did not believe it would be a problem if Vietnam fell to communism.

Expansion of the Vietnam War

Instruction

Kennedy and a New Frontier

AssignmentMultiple Choice

Question 1 of 6 • 2025-2026_MDCPS_2100315_United States History_FY

Answer

Many Americans supported communism and the Viet Cong.

The South Vietnamese already were successfully fighting the Viet Cong.

Going to war in Vietnam could hurt Johnson’s social programs.

Johnson did not believe it would be a problem if Vietnam fell to communism.

Expansion of the Vietnam War

Instruction

Kennedy and a New Frontier