By 1968, How Did Johnson See His Position in Relation

question 22

Multiple Choice

By 1968, how did Johnson see his position in relation to the Vietnam War?

• A) He believed he was on the verge of a major victory and securing the future of an independent South Vietnam.
• B) He felt trapped in that he saw neither a clear path to victory nor a way to withdraw without appearing weak.
• C) He largely ignored the war and instead focused on promoting the successes of his domestic social programs.
• D) He relied on both the use and threat of nuclear weapons to avoid American casualties that could turn public opinion against the war.
• E) He saw it as his duty to admit defeat and began to pull American troops out of combat soon after beginning the war.

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