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My Lai Massacre — March 16, 1968

Question 1 of 5

Who was involved in the My Lai Massacre?

AAmerican soldiers

BNorth Vietnamese soldiers

CSouth Vietnamese soldiers

DFrench soldiers

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My Lai Massacre — March 16, 1968

Question 2 of 5

What was the outcome of the My Lai Massacre?

AThe American soldiers were defeated

BHundreds of civilians were killed

CThe village was captured by the North Vietnamese

DThe American soldiers were awarded medals

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My Lai Massacre — March 16, 1968

Question 3 of 5

Why did the My Lai Massacre occur?

AThe American soldiers were trying to capture a strategic village

BThe American soldiers were retaliating against enemy fire

CThe American soldiers were following orders to kill all villagers

DThe American soldiers were trying to protect themselves from civilians

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My Lai Massacre — March 16, 1968

Question 4 of 5

When and where did the My Lai Massacre take place?

AMarch 15, 1968, in Hanoi

BMarch 16, 1968, in My Lai

CApril 1, 1968, in Saigon

DMay 10, 1968, in Hue

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My Lai Massacre — March 16, 1968

Question 5 of 5

How did the My Lai Massacre affect the overall perception of the Vietnam War?

AIt increased public support for the war

BIt had no impact on public opinion

CIt led to a significant decrease in public support for the war

DIt resulted in the immediate withdrawal of American troops

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