Question

which is an example of what critics of the war called escalation?
the viet cong was able to quickly replace soldiers it lost in battle.
the u.s. used a bombing campaign that destroyed buildings, villages, bridges, and morale in north vietnam.
in march 1965, there were 60,000 u.s. soldiers in vietnam; in early 1969, there were over half a million u.s. soldiers in vietnam.
president johnson asked for a tax increase to cover the costs of the war.
question 2
which side gained the greatest advantage from the tet offensive?
south vietnam
neither side
north vietnam
the u.s.

Explanation:

Question 1

War escalation refers to the increase in the intensity or scope of a war. The option about U.S. soldier numbers increasing from 60,000 in 1965 to over half a million in 1969 shows an expansion of U.S. involvement, which is escalation. The Viet Cong replacing soldiers is their resilience, bombing is a tactic, and tax increase is financial, not escalation.

The Tet Offensive, while a military setback for North Vietnam, had a huge psychological impact on the U.S. public, eroding support for the war. This gave North Vietnam an advantage in the long - term as it weakened U.S. resolve. South Vietnam and the U.S. did not gain an advantage, and it was not a situation where neither side gained.

Answer:

C. In March 1965, there were 60,000 U.S. soldiers in Vietnam; in early 1969, there were over half a million U.S. soldiers in Vietnam.

Question 2