Question

1. part a: which of the following best describes the relationship between public support of the war and the war’s outcome? a. as public support for the war increased early on, the u.s. made mistakes that would cost them a final victory. b. after public support for the war ended amid protests, the u.s. was forced to surrender. c. as public support for the war decreased, the u.s. was forced to end the war without a decisive victory. d. as public support for the war increased later on, the u.s. acted more aggressively, leading to a victory.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The text doesn't say public support increased early on or that mistakes led to loss. Eliminate.
• Option B: The U.S. didn't "surrender" but ended hostilities without a decisive win. Eliminate.
• Option C: The passage states public support decreased (protests, calls to leave), and the U.S. ended the war without a decisive victory (signed a treaty, Vietnam unified later). This matches.
• Option D: Public support decreased, not increased, and the U.S. didn't win. Eliminate.

Answer:

C. As public support for the war decreased, the U.S. was forced to end the war without a decisive victory.