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Which best describes Nixon’s assessment of how Americans felt about the Vietnam War when he became president in 1969? Nixon overestimated people’s support for his Vietnam policies and underestimated opposition to continuing the war. Nixon thought the majority of Americans would continue to support his policies and disapprove of antiwar activism. Nixon overestimated the strength and longevity of antiwar activism while underestimating the influence of the ""silent majority. "" Nixon concluded that promises of gradual withdrawal would please supporters of the war and appease antiwar activists.

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Answer: I believe the answer is A. Nixon overestimated people’s support for his Vietnam policies and underestimated opposition to continuing the war.

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Nixon's assessment when he became president was Nixon overestimated people’s support for his Vietnam policies and underestimated opposition to continuing the war.

How did Nixon feel about the Vietnam War??

When he became president in 1969, Nixon felt that most people supported the Vietnam War which was not correct.

He also assumed that the number of opponents to the war was less than it actually was. This led to him getting criticized when he continued the war.

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