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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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It turned public opinion against Johnson’s handling of the war.
Explanation: Although the Tet Offensive was a military setback for the Viet Cong, widespread, shocking news coverage showed that the war was far from won. That eroded U.S. public confidence in President Johnson’s policies, boosted antiwar sentiment, and helped prompt Johnson not to seek re‑election.
Explanation: Although the Tet Offensive was a military setback for the Viet Cong, widespread, shocking news coverage showed that the war was far from won. That eroded U.S. public confidence in President Johnson’s policies, boosted antiwar sentiment, and helped prompt Johnson not to seek re‑election.
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