Why did American presidents offer to help South Vietnam? Check all that apply.

American presidents supported South Vietnam in response to requests from its government and to help it resist the spread of communism. Their assistance included economic aid for South Vietnamese residents and sending U.S. military personnel to serve as combat advisors. Taking over South Vietnam as a U.S. territory was not the purpose, and the United States aimed to contain communism, not provide it with new areas.

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