Multiple choice

How did Americans feel when Johnson made the decision to send US combat forces into battle?

  1. 95% of the American people opposed this move.

  2. Most Americans were split on their support of the move.

  3. A vast majority of Americans were opposed to sending troops.

  4. He had solid support from Americans.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

At the beginning of the escalation in 1965, President Johnson's decision to send combat troops had broad public support. Opposition grew significantly only as the war dragged on.

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