Why did President Eisenhower reject French requests to assist at Dien Bien Phu?
A) He feared that American assistance could bring China into the conflict.
B) He did not subscribe to the Domino Theory.
C) He did not want to have to ask Democratic congressmen for support.
D) He did not believe that the Vietnamese were capable of defeating the French.

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President Eisenhower feared that American assistance could bring China into the conflict, which could escalate the conflict beyond Southeast Asia and potentially lead to a larger war.

Why Did President Eisenhower Reject French Requests to Assist at Dien