THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE VIETNAM WAR
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will have little impact on the outcome of the Vietnam War.
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will have a major impact on the outcome of the Vietnam War as public opinion in the U.S. will turn against U.S. involvement there.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Although a military loss, the Tet Offensive was a stunning propaganda victory for the communists. In fact, it is often credited with turning the war in their favor. The South Vietnamese began to lose influence as Viet Cong guerrillas infiltrated rural areas formerly held by the South Vietnamese government.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Tet Offensive of 1968 was a coordinated series of North Vietnamese attacks on more than 100 cities and outposts in South Vietnam. The offensive was an attempt to foment rebellion among the South Vietnamese population and encourage the United States to scale back its involvement in the Vietnam War.
Detailed explanation-3: -In the wake of the Tet Offensive, support for the U.S. effort in Vietnam began steadily to decline, and public opinion turned sharply against President Johnson, who decided not to run for re-election.