Which of the following events first tested the U.S. policy of containment in Asia? (1 point) the extension of military aid to French Indochina the Soviet boycott of the UN Security Council the invasion of South Korea by Communist forces the success of Mao Zedong in unifying China

The extension of military aid to French Indochina was the first significant test of the U.S. policy of containment in Asia. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, as France struggled against the Viet Minh, the U.S. began providing assistance to help prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, setting the stage for future American involvement in the region. Interestingly, this support not only increased U.S. presence and influence in Asia but also laid the groundwork for future conflicts, including the Vietnam War. With the rise of communist movements, the stakes were high, and the Cold War dynamics ensured that U.S. actions would have long-lasting ramifications for international relations in Asia and beyond.