Consequences of the Vietnam War on U.S. Foreign Policy

Very Hard Period 8: 1945–1980 Vietnam War

In the course of the Vietnam War, the United States aimed to contain the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, significantly impacting its foreign policy decisions.

In 1973, the Paris Peace Accords were signed, officially marking the end of direct U.S. military involvement in Vietnam. However, the accords led to complex outcomes in both Vietnam and U.S. domestic politics.

Given the political climate of the early 1970s and the events following the accords, which of the following statements best describes a consequence of the Vietnam War on U.S. foreign policy in the subsequent years?

The U.S. government shifted its focus primarily to military interventions in Latin America.

The Nixon Administration adopted a policy of détente with the Soviet Union and China.

The United States completely withdrew its military presence from any global conflicts.

The U.S. committed to large-scale military presence in Africa to counter perceived Soviet expansion.

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