LBJ's decision in July 1965 to commit American troops to offensive operations and to expand the air war constituted
A. a cunningly devised ploy to divide Hanoi and Beijing.
B. a limited step based on the assumption that no further escalation would be necessary.
C. a minor escalation of American involvement in Vietnam.
D. a step that cleared the way for the U.S. to take the lead in fighting the war.
Answer: D
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