60s & VIETNAM, DAY 5

Front

What does the change in U.S. troop levels between 1965 and 1966 tell you about the war?

Back

the war escalated

Front

According to the excerpt, why did this event change Americans’ minds about the Vietnam War?

Back

It caused Americans to lose confidence in the ability to win the war.

Front

Part B: Which statement provides evidence for the answer to Part A? Options: “The citizens of Saigon prepared for their Lunar New Year. . . .”, “. . . a major attack by North Vietnam . . . was a few hours away.”, “The violence that ensued would end up being the biggest escalation of war. . . .”, “But this illusion was no longer so easy to uphold, . . .”

Back

“But this illusion was no longer so easy to uphold, . . .”