Why is the Vietnam War an example of a proxy war?
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A. The United States sent troops to South Vietnam when it attacked
communist North Vietnam, sparking a war between the United
States, China, and the Soviet Union.
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B. The Soviet Union attempted to overthrow the pro-United States
government in South Vietnam, prompting the United States to
declare war on North Vietnam,
C. China and the Soviet Union supported South Vietnam, while the
United States backed North Vietnam, even though the United
States never fought China or the Soviet Union directly.
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D. China and the Soviet Union supported North Vietnam, while the
United States backed South Vietnam, even though the United
States wasn't directly at war with China or the Soviet Union.