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Writing Workshop: The Cold War — Unit test

Question 2 • TX-US History Studies Since 1877 B

How did the Tet Offensive affect the South Vietnamese people during the Vietnam War?

Answer
A
It turned public opinion in South Vietnam against the war.
B
It caused the South Vietnamese to lose more than 50,000 troops.
C
It left many South Vietnamese towns and cities with extensive damage.
D
It led people to believe that communism was the answer.

Explanation

The Tet Offensive brought intense fighting to towns and cities across South Vietnam, including Saigon and Hue. The battles caused widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure, so the best answer is that many South Vietnamese towns and cities were left badly damaged. The offensive is especially known for shifting public opinion in the United States, not for turning South Vietnamese people against the war.

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