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    In which country did the My Lai Massacre take place?

    • United States
    • Morocco
    • Hungary
    • South Vietnam
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  • 2. 

    Who was found guilty of premeditated murder?

    • Varnado Simpson

    • Lieutenant William Calley

    • Channing Tatum

    • Jude Law

    Correct Answer
    A. Lieutenant William Calley
    Explanation
    Lieutenant William Calley was found guilty of premeditated murder. This means that he was convicted of intentionally planning and carrying out a murder. The other options, Varnado Simpson, Channing Tatum, and Jude Law, are not relevant to the question and do not have any connection to being found guilty of premeditated murder.

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  • 3. 

    When did the My Lai Massacre occur?

    • December 7, 1941

    • March 16, 1968

    • April 24, 2012

    • April 4, 1968

    Correct Answer
    A. March 16, 1968
    Explanation
    The My Lai Massacre occurred on March 16, 1968. This event took place during the Vietnam War when American soldiers killed between 347 and 504 unarmed Vietnamese civilians, including women, children, and elderly people, in the My Lai village. The massacre was a result of a combination of factors, including the stress and frustration experienced by the soldiers, the dehumanization of the Vietnamese people, and the lack of proper leadership and oversight. The incident shocked the world when it was exposed in 1969 and had a significant impact on public opinion regarding the war.

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    Which of the following best describes the violence that occurred during the massacre?

    • Mustard gas was employed.

    • A man was thrown into a well with a grenade.

    • Elderly citizens were slapped.

    • No violence took place.

    Correct Answer
    A. A man was thrown into a well with a grenade.
    Explanation
    The correct answer suggests that during the massacre, violence occurred in the form of a man being thrown into a well with a grenade. This implies that there was a deliberate and brutal act of aggression, resulting in the loss of life. The use of a grenade in this context indicates a high level of violence and intent to cause harm.

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following did not occur during the massacre?

    • An American soldier accidentally shot himself

    • Men, women, and children were killed.

    • The inhabitants of My Lai put up much resistance.

    • Young children were shot at point-blank range.

    Correct Answer
    A. The inhabitants of My Lai put up much resistance.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The inhabitants of My Lai put up much resistance." The other options mention various events that occurred during the massacre, such as an American soldier accidentally shooting himself, the killing of men, women, and children, and the shooting of young children at point-blank range. However, there is no mention or evidence that the inhabitants of My Lai put up significant resistance during the massacre.

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  • 6. 

    The My Lai Massacre caused the military to re-evaluate its training with respect to the handling of noncombatants.

    • False

    • Semi-true

    • True

    • Semi-false

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The My Lai Massacre was a tragic incident that occurred during the Vietnam War, where American soldiers killed hundreds of unarmed Vietnamese civilians, including women, children, and elderly people. This event shocked the nation and raised serious concerns about the conduct of the military and the treatment of noncombatants. As a result, the military was forced to re-evaluate its training methods and protocols to ensure that similar atrocities would not happen in the future. Therefore, the statement that the My Lai Massacre caused the military to re-evaluate its training with respect to the handling of noncombatants is true.

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    What is the name of the captain who was in command of the Charlie Company?

    • Captain Ernest Medina

    • Captain Charlie

    • Lieutenant William Calley

    • Jake Gyllenhaal

    Correct Answer
    A. Captain Ernest Medina
    Explanation
    Captain Ernest Medina is the correct answer because he was the captain who was in command of the Charlie Company. This is evident from the information provided in the question.

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