Question

When he assumed the presidency, richard nixon announced a new policy regarding the vietnam war known as _____, which called for south vietnam to take over fighting as american troops withdraw?

Answer 1

Vietnamization
Nixon wanted to expand the South Vietnamese army while reducing the amount of Americans troops.

Answer 2

Vietnamization

Step-by-step explanation:

Nixon offered an honorable retreat from Vietnam, and to do that emphasize the need to do this to a progressive transfer o the fight from the American forces to the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). This was the policy that would lead to the retreat of the American military, and eventually lead to the takeover of South Vietnam by the North Vietnamese.