The events mentioned (Berlin Airlift, Marshall Plan, Vietnam War) are all outcomes of the U.S. policy of B) Containment.
1. Berlin Airlift: This took place in 1948-1949 when the U.S. and its allies flew food and supplies into West Berlin after the Soviet Union blocked access by land. The goal was to contain the spread of communism and support West Berlin against Soviet influence.
2. Marshall Plan: This was an initiative after World War II where the U.S. provided economic aid to help rebuild Western European countries. The plan aimed to prevent the spread of communism by fostering economic stability and preventing vulnerable nations from turning to communism.
3. Vietnam War: The U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War was part of its containment policy against the spread of communism. The U.S. believed in stopping the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, which led to its military involvement in Vietnam.
By choosing the answer B) Containment, you are selecting the policy that guided the U.S. actions during these events, focusing on containing and limiting the spread of communism globally.
