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The 1968 My Lai Massacre led to widespread outrage in the U.S. because:

U.S. soldiers had killed hundreds of unarmed Vietnamese civilians
It was the first time North Vietnamese troops used chemical weapons
The U.S. military had surrendered a major airbase to the Viet Cong
It proved that the South Vietnamese government was sabotaging the war effort

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Correct answer: U.S. soldiers had killed hundreds of unarmed Vietnamese civilians

The massacre of civilians, including women and children, by U.S. troops shocked the American public when it was revealed in 1969. It fueled the anti-war movement and led to investigations into military conduct.

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The 1968 My Lai Massacre led to widespread outrage in the U.S. because:

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