Why Did Nixon Order Attacks on and Invasions of Laos

question 54

Multiple Choice

Why did Nixon order attacks on and invasions of Laos and Cambodia?

• A) He wanted to weaken the Communist forces in Vietnam.
• B) He wanted to establish new American colonies.
• C) He wanted to build public support for the war.
• D) He wanted to frighten the Soviet Union.

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