All of the following statements about the war in Vietnam are true EXCEPT
A. the number of American troops in Vietnam at the height of U.S. involvement was more than 500,000.
B. the war was between the pro-west North and the pro-Communist South Vietnam.
C. more than 58,000 American forces were killed.
D. the U.S. involvement in the war caused contention at home and led to congressional efforts to limit the war powers of the presidency.
E. the military draft was a major source of contention during the war.
Answer: B
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