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AP US Historyhardmcq1 pt

The Tet Offensive (1968) was significant because it:

A.Contradicted government claims that the US was winning the Vietnam War
B.Was a decisive American military victory
C.United all Americans in support of the war
D.Ended the Vietnam War

Explanation

Core Concept

Although the Tet Offensive was a military defeat for North Vietnam, it was a political disaster for the US government because it contradicted official claims of progress.

Correct Answer

AContradicted government claims that the US was winning the Vietnam War

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