The Johnson administration chose to Americanize the war in Vietnam despite the fact that Democratic leaders in the Senate, some administration officials, and many of America's allies had misgivings. Why?A) Intelligence indicated that China would immediately invade Vietnam if American forces withdrew.B) Japanese leaders expressed fears of instability and disorder throughout Southeast Asia if the United States failed to defend South Vietnam.C) Johnson believed that Americanizing the war was the first step in convincing the United Nations to send a multinational peacekeeping force to Vietnam.D) The administration believed that America's credibility was at stake.

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The Johnson administration chose to Americanize the war in Vietnam despite the fact that Democratic leaders in the Senate, some administration officials, and many of America's allies had misgivings. Why?A)  Intelligence indicated that China would immediately invade Vietnam if American forces withdrew.B)  Japanese leaders expressed fears of instability and disorder throughout Southeast Asia if the United States failed to defend South Vietnam.C)  Johnson believed that Americanizing the war was the first step in convincing the United Nations to send a multinational peacekeeping force to Vietnam.D)  The administration believed that America's credibility was at stake.

Amanda Sutton · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The Johnson administration believed that America's credibility was at stake if it did not intervene in Vietnam and prevent the spread of communism. They saw American involvement as a way to show strength and commitment to their allies and the world, and were willing to escalate the conflict in order to achieve this goal.

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