Why did Nixon order US forces to bomb North Vietnam in 1972?

to intimidate its leaders

to end the Tet Offensive

to cut off supplies for the Viet Cong

to retaliate for the My Lai Massacre

The correct answer is to intimidate its leaders

President Richard Nixon sought to intimidate the North Vietnam leaders following the collapse of peace talks with the nation. This was after both sides blamed each other for the war. President Nixon was infuriated and ordered the bombing

The correct answer on Edgen is:

(A.) to intimidate its leaders

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