Question

How did the Tet Offensive impact the Vietnam War?

A) it ultimately ended the war in 1968
B) it caused General Westmoreland to resign in 1969
C) it showed Americans that the war was not actually close to ending based on strong communist attacks in South Vietnam
D) it encouraged the US because it showed that the North Vietnamese could not mount any sort of offensive campaign in South Vietnam

Answer 1

The Tet Offensive showed the Americans that the war was not actually close to ending based on strong communist attacks in South Vietnam. The Tet Offensive encompassed several military attacks on cities and even extended to the American embassy thus making the Americans to question whether the US troops ought to withdraw.

Answer 2

C It showed the US that the war was far from over. The coordinated attacks throughout South Korea were proof that they had not weakened the Vietcong forces. The success of the Tet Offensive was also key in weakening support for the Vietnam War in America. Americans were already deeply divided about the war. The large loss of life only helped to strengthen the argument to get out and leave the country.