President Nixon’s Vietnamization policy emphasized that the United States must
A.use any means necessary to end the war.
B.open trade relations with a unified Vietnam.
C.defeat communism in Vietnam to preserve other countries.
D.empower South Vietnamese forces to assume more combat duties.
I think it is D...?
I agree.
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Yes, you are correct. President Nixon's Vietnamization policy emphasized empowering the South Vietnamese forces to assume more combat duties. This option, D, accurately describes the policy. However, if you would like to understand how to arrive at this answer on your own, here's a breakdown:
A. The option "use any means necessary to end the war" does not accurately reflect Nixon's policy. While Nixon aimed to end the war, his strategy focused on gradually turning over the responsibility of fighting to South Vietnamese forces, rather than using any means necessary.
B. The option "open trade relations with a unified Vietnam" is not in line with Nixon's policy. Vietnamization was not primarily concerned with trade relations but rather with the transfer of combat duties to the South Vietnamese forces.
C. The option "defeat communism in Vietnam to preserve other countries" doesn't fully capture the essence of Nixon's Vietnamization policy. While defeating communism was an underlying goal, the emphasis was specifically on empowering South Vietnamese forces rather than simply preserving other countries.
D. As mentioned earlier, Nixon's Vietnamization policy revolved around empowering South Vietnamese forces to assume more combat duties. This option accurately reflects his approach.
In conclusion, the correct answer is D, "empower South Vietnamese forces to assume more combat duties."