Analyze the graph:

Question

Based on the presented data, which of the following statements is TRUE:





The number of troops continued to surge into the 1970s.

The number of troops surged early in the 1960s, decreasing as it neared 1965.

The number of troops surged, peaking in 1968, and then declined going into the 1970s.

The number of troops steadily decreased throughout the 1960s.

Answer 1

Based on your description of the graph, the statement that is TRUE is:

The number of troops surged, peaking in 1968, and then declined going into the 1970s.

This aligns with historical data regarding troop levels in the Vietnam War, which saw a significant increase in the mid-1960s, peaking around 1968, followed by a gradual decline in the subsequent years. The other statements do not accurately reflect this trend based on the historical context provided.