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What were some of the lasting effects of the Vietnam War? Select all that apply. a. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers suffered physical and emotional scars from the war. b. Americans were divided over whether the war was worth fighting. c. American soldiers helped to solidify a lasting democratic government in South Vietnam. d. The Vietnam War stimulated the United States’ economy
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Answers: a and b.
- a is correct: hundreds of thousands of U.S. and Vietnamese soldiers suffered physical injuries, exposure-related illnesses (e.g., Agent Orange), and long‑term psychological trauma (PTSD).
- b is correct: the war deeply divided Americans over its justification, conduct, and the draft, fueling protests and political conflict.
- c is incorrect: South Vietnam did not develop a lasting democratic government; it fell to North Vietnam in 1975.
- d is incorrect: the war did not broadly stimulate the U.S. economy — it raised government spending and deficits and contributed to inflation rather than producing a sustained economic boom.
- a is correct: hundreds of thousands of U.S. and Vietnamese soldiers suffered physical injuries, exposure-related illnesses (e.g., Agent Orange), and long‑term psychological trauma (PTSD).
- b is correct: the war deeply divided Americans over its justification, conduct, and the draft, fueling protests and political conflict.
- c is incorrect: South Vietnam did not develop a lasting democratic government; it fell to North Vietnam in 1975.
- d is incorrect: the war did not broadly stimulate the U.S. economy — it raised government spending and deficits and contributed to inflation rather than producing a sustained economic boom.
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