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Practice Test

Question 12 • US History Studies Since 1877

Why did Nixon order US forces to mine North Vietnamese harbors in 1972?

Answer
A
to intimidate the Viet Cong
B
to retaliate for the My Lai Massacre
C
to cut off supplies to North Vietnam

Explanation

Nixon ordered the mining of North Vietnamese harbors to disrupt the delivery of weapons and other supplies by sea. The goal was to weaken North Vietnam’s ability to support its war effort, so the correct choice is “to cut off supplies to North Vietnam.”

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