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Practice Test

Question 1 • US History Studies Since 1877

Why did Nixon order US forces to mine North Vietnamese harbors in 1972?

Answer
A
to intimidate the Viet Cong
B
to end the Tet Offensive
C
to cut off supplies to North Vietnam
D
to retaliate for the My Lai Massacre

Explanation

Nixon ordered the mining of North Vietnamese harbors to disrupt the flow of supplies entering the country by sea. Cutting off those supplies was intended to weaken North Vietnam’s ability to continue the war. The correct choice is “to cut off supplies to North Vietnam.”

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