Then, when the Viet Cong seemed to be winning the war in South Vietnam in 1961, how did President Kennedy react?
A. He sent more military equipment, more money, and thousands of advisers.
B. He asked for assistance from allies, specifically Germany.
C. He planned an attack on the Gulf of Tonkin.
D. He withdrew US troops from the nation.

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GinnyAnswer · Answer

In 1961, President Kennedy reacted to the Viet Cong's apparent success by increasing U.S. involvement in South Vietnam. He opted to send more military equipment, funds, and advisers to support the South Vietnamese government. This decision reflected his beliefs about containing communism in Southeast Asia. ;

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Anonymous · Answer

In response to the Viet Cong's advancements in South Vietnam in 1961, President Kennedy chose to send more military equipment, financial aid, and thousands of advisers to support the South Vietnamese government. This action was part of his broader strategy to contain the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. The correct answer is A. 
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