Asked by Meegan Rossier on Jun 14, 2024
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What were the results of the U.S. invasion of neutral Cambodia in 1970?
A) The Viet Cong lost access to its Ho Chi Minh Trail.
B) South Vietnam gained increasing influence over a weak neighbor.
C) The invasion destabilized the nation and ushered in a murderous regime.
D) The impressive military action convinced communist China to approach the United States.
E) The invasion toppled Cambodia's communist government.
Cambodia Invasion
Refers to the military incursion by the United States and South Vietnamese forces into Cambodia in 1970 during the Vietnam War, aimed at disrupting North Vietnamese supply lines.
Murderous Regime
A government or ruling body accused of engaging in or endorsing violence, often systemic, against its own people or those it controls.
- Review the implications of U.S. diplomatic policies and military maneuvers during the period of Nixon's leadership.
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Nisyal PriyankaJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The U.S. invasion of Cambodia in 1970 destabilized the nation, leading to political chaos that eventually allowed the Khmer Rouge, a murderous regime, to take power.
Learning Objectives
- Review the implications of U.S. diplomatic policies and military maneuvers during the period of Nixon's leadership.
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