Understanding the Tet Offensive and Its Impact

What strategy did the Viet Cong use before the Tet Offensive?

• Large-scale battles

• Naval engagements

• Guerrilla warfare

• Air strikes

What was the primary goal of the North Vietnamese during the Tet Offensive?

• To initiate peace talks

• To achieve a decisive victory

• To gather intelligence

• To capture American soldiers

What was the estimated number of North Vietnamese troops involved in the Tet Offensive?

• About 85,000

• About 50,000

• About 100,000

• About 120,000

Which city was the site of one of the longest and bloodiest battles during the Tet Offensive?

• Da Nang

• Hanoi

• Hue

• Saigon

What was the outcome of the Battle of Hue?

• A significant loss for the US and South Vietnam

• Quick victory for US forces

• A decisive North Vietnamese victory

• Stalemate with heavy casualties on both sides

What was a major consequence of the Tet Offensive on the battlefield?

• North Vietnam surrendered

• Heavy casualties were suffered by both sides

• The US decided to use nuclear weapons

• The Viet Cong gained significant territory

How did the Tet Offensive affect public opinion in the United States?

• It had little impact

• It was not covered by the media

• It led to increased support for the war

• It caused a shift against the war

Which US President decided to limit further military actions following the Tet Offensive?

• John F. Kennedy

• Richard Nixon

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Gerald Ford

What event directly followed the Tet Offensive that further damaged US public opinion?

• The bombing of Hanoi

• The My Lai Massacre

• The fall of Saigon

• The signing of the Paris Peace Accords

How did President Johnson react to the changing public opinion due to the Tet Offensive?

• He escalated the war effort

• He resigned immediately

• He reduced troop deployment

• He ignored public opinion