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Which statement best describes the Americans who served in Vietnam?

Most Americans who served in Vietnam had been drafted.

Most US soldiers in Vietnam were in the infantry.

Most US soldiers had attended a college or university.

Most US soldiers were young, working class volunteers.

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Which best explains why the United States sent military aid to Vietnam in the 1950s?

to support the Viet Cong of North Vietnam

to help South Vietnam without committing troops

to negotiate a settlement to unify Vietnam

to convince South Vietnam to abandon communism

How did President Kennedy react when the Viet Cong seemed to be winning the war in South Vietnam?

He sent more money, military equipment, and advisers.

He sent troops to help overthrow President Diem.

He set up a training program for North Vietnamese troops.

He set up a training program for the Viet Cong soldiers.

During the Vietnam War, US forces used Agent Orange to

locate Viet Cong camps.

infiltrate Viet Cong camps.

bomb enemy supply lines.

kill off acres of jungle cover.

How did the Tet Offensive affect the people of the United States during the Vietnam War?

It turned public opinion against Johnson’s handling of the war.

It caused more than 50,000 American troops to lose their lives.

It left many US ships with extensive damage.

It caused the American people to fear the Viet Cong.

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