Why did the war become controversial at home?

What will be an ideal response?


The self-immolation of Buddhist monks proved that the Diem government was not uniformly loved by the South Vietnamese people. The Tet Offensive convinced many Americans that the war was unwinnable and could be interminable. Television images of dead and wounded soldiers and napalm attacks confronted ordinary Americans with the horrors of war.

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Which of the following was part of the Radical Reformation?

A) Anglicans B) Lutherans C) Calvinists D) Unitarians

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The Emancipation Proclamation turned the British against the South. At the time, there was an _____________ movement in Britain, and the Proclamation turned the Civil War into a war against slavery.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The Long March of 1934-1936 can be characterized as a victory for the Communists in what terms?

a. Territorial gains b. Heroic achievement c. Strategic gains d. Military supremacy

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For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. "guardian kings"

What will be an ideal response?

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