What Was One Impact of the Tet Offensive

question 46

Multiple Choice

What was one impact of the Tet offensive?

• A) It resulted in Johnson's adoption of a hands-off approach to the war, as he felt confident enough to rely on his military generals to make major decisions.
• B) Because it was a major victory for the Viet Cong, Johnson formally agreed to give up on the war and withdraw large numbers of troops.
• C) It made most activists fearful enough of losing to call for Johnson to put funds into the war that he would have put toward the war on poverty.
• D) It inspired Johnson to run for another term as president so that he could properly finish what he had started.
• E) In part due to its scope, intensity, and surprise nature, it decisively turned public opinion against Johnson's war policy.

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