Which of the following best defines the "domino theory?"
A)The idea that policymakers recognize their generalizations can be called "theories"
B)The notion that acquiring new generalizations leads to additional ones
C)The idea that one state cannot democratize if it has autocratic neighbors
D)The idea that if one state in a region becomes communist, others will follow

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The "domino theory" was a Cold War-era belief that if one country in a region came under the influence of communism, then the surrounding countries would also fall to communism, like a row of dominoes. This theory was used by successive U.S. administrations to justify the support of non-communist regimes and the involvement in conflicts such as the Vietnam War.

Which of the Following Best Defines the "Domino Theory