Question

The impact of the Tet Offensive was magnified by all of of the following facts EXCEPT:

a) television coverage that appeared to show a Viet Cong victory
b) the permanent loss of Saigon due to the Viet Cong's surprise offensive
c) US officials had predicted that American armies were near victory
d) the US embassy in Saigon was momentarily taken over by guerrillas

Answer 1

The impact of the Tet Offensive was magnified by several facts, except for the US officials' prediction of victory.

Step-by-step explanation:

The impact of the Tet Offensive was magnified by all of the following facts EXCEPT:

1. Television coverage that appeared to show a Viet Cong victory
2. The permanent loss of Saigon due to the Viet Cong's surprise offensive
3. The US embassy in Saigon was momentarily taken over by guerrillas

The correct answer is option c) US officials had predicted that American armies were near victory. While the Tet Offensive did have a significant impact on the perception of the war, with television coverage showcasing the brutality and the failure of US claims, the fact that US officials had predicted victory does not magnify the impact of the Tet Offensive.