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Women's Rights Movement — Unit test

Question 14 of 25 • [HSSUS] US History, Sem 1 (26-27)

Which best describes Nixon’s assessment of how Americans felt about the Vietnam War when he became president in 1969?

Answer

A

Nixon overestimated people’s support for his Vietnam policies and underestimated opposition to continuing the war.

B

Nixon thought the majority of Americans would continue to support his policies and disapprove of antiwar activism.

C

Nixon overestimated the strength and longevity of antiwar activism while underestimating the influence of the “silent majority.”

D

Nixon concluded that promises of gradual withdrawal would please supporters of the war and appease antiwar activists.

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