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How did the Tet Offensive affect the perceptions of the Vietnam War within the United States?

A. Americans showed no discernable change in their level of support.

B. Americans were confident of a US military victory.

C. Americans grew critical of the war because the Viet Cong were viewed as remaining strong.

D. American were appalled at the brutality of the Viet Cong forces and wanted total victory.​

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C. Americans thought the Vietcong were on the verge of defeat, but when they launched such a large attack, Americans began to be critical because the government had lied to them.

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