Question

why did president kennedy change the focus on american military tactics in the early 1960s?

a he lacked confidence in the american military.

b he was committed to building the largest army in the world.

c he needed new troops to counter insurgencies.

d he negotiated peace with the soviet union.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option a: There's no evidence Kennedy lacked confidence in the US military. Eliminate.
• Option b: Kennedy's focus wasn't on building the largest army globally. Eliminate.
• Option c: In the early 1960s, with Cold War tensions and insurgencies (e.g., in Vietnam - related contexts), Kennedy shifted military tactics to have troops capable of countering insurgencies. This aligns with historical context.
• Option d: Peace negotiations with the Soviet Union didn't drive military tactic changes at this time; tensions were high (e.g., Cuban Missile Crisis). Eliminate.

Answer:

c. He needed new troops to counter insurgencies.