Why did American confidence in science and technology begin to waver over the course of the 1960s?
A)Children's vaccinations were proven to cause autism.
B)The first heart transplant took place in Moscow, embarrassing the American medical profession.
C)An extended series of airplane crashes set back the nation's aerospace industry for decades.
D)The superior technology of the American military could not seem to deliver victory on the battlefield in Vietnam.

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The Vietnam War showcased the limitations of American military technology in achieving quick or decisive victory, leading to a reassessment of the infallibility of science and technology in solving complex problems, including warfare.

Why Did American Confidence in Science and Technology Begin to Waver