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Fall of Vietnam

Question 4 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

After Richard Nixon was elected president in 1968, he attributed his victory to

Answer
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the withdrawal of troops from South Vietnam.
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the support of antiwar activists.
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the support of the “silent majority.”
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the success of his policies in Vietnam.

Explanation

Nixon said his 1968 victory reflected support from the “silent majority”—Americans he portrayed as favoring order and stability, even if they were not vocal in public debate. The answer is the support of the “silent majority.”

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