Which best describes Nixon’s assessment of how Americans felt about the Vietnam War when he became president in 1969?
A
Nixon thought the majority of Americans would continue to support his policies and disapprove of antiwar activism.B
Nixon overestimated the strength and longevity of antiwar activism while underestimating the influence of the “silent majority.”C
Nixon overestimated people’s support for his Vietnam policies and underestimated opposition to continuing the war.D
Nixon concluded that promises of gradual withdrawal would please supporters of the war and appease antiwar activists.