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Needing a better economic situation prior to World War II, _____ leader Mussolini began limiting unemployment by stressing military duty.

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Italian

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Reasons why Japan wanted control of the nearby Pacific islands were: a. to gain access to rubber and oil b. to evangelize c. for a gift to Germany d. to increase expansion e. to improve trade

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a d e

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War stimulates a nation's economy by increasing production and jobs. T/F

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true

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Hitler was: 1: a German president 2: a self-declared German dictator 3: an army general 4: afraid of power

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2

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Countries siding against Hitler's Germany were: a. England b. France c. Italy d. United States

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a b d

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The Axis powers included all except:

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China

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On December 7, 1941, the United States was attacked at Pearl Harbor by what country?

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Japan

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Hitler broke the agreement set forth in the _____ Treaty from World War I by his build-up of military power.

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Versailles

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An unsuccessful German offensive of 1940 was the: 1: invasion of Great Britain 2: takeover of Denmark and Norway 3: invasion of France 4: invasion of Holland and Belgium

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1

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What allied military actions began to take the punch out of Germany's power? a. their conquest of North Africa b. the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor c. the halting of Hitler's armies by Russia d. Italy's strong fighting force

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a c

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The Allies celebrated V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day) on May 8, 1945. T/F

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true

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German war criminals were tried at Nuremberg, France. T/F

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false

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Who was the leader of the United States troops on the Pacific Front during World War II?

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MacArthur

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Who led the 1942 United States bombing attack on Tokyo during World War II?

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Doolittle

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Two last-minute problems in the American attack on Tokyo included: a. lack of nighttime hours b. not enough gas c. Japan unfolding the scheme

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a b

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The attack on Tokyo surprised the Japanese because they were told the U.S. planes could not get close without detection. T/F

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true

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Paul von Hindenburg

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German president

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Benito Mussolini

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Italian dictator

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Haile Selaisse

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Ethiopian emperor

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an Allied general of the Battle of Normandy

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Dwight Eisenhower

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German field marshal

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Rommel

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English prime minister

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Winston Churchill

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American general in Pacific

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Douglas MacArthur

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The Treaty of Versailles was violated by Hitler's military build-up. T/F

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true

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Mussolini's National Socialist Party's youth movement instilled loyalty in Germany's youth. T/F

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false

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During World War II, Italy, Germany, and Japan made up what side?

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Axis Powers

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What major world event occurred on December 7, 1941? 1: Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese. 2: Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy. 3: The United States declared war on Germany. 4: The atomic bomb was dropped on Japan.

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1

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Japan seized Pacific islands to boost its economy and trade. T/F

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true

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The war in Europe came to an end on May 8, 1945. T/F

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true

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The bombing of Tokyo was a much-needed morale booster for the United States. T/F

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true

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Germany, Italy, and Japan based their economies on _____.

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military

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World War II helped the American economy recover from the effects of what event? 1: the Great Depression 2: World War I 3: Prohibition 4: the Civil War

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1

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What countries were on the Allied side during World War II? a. Great Britain b. France c. Italy d. Austria e. United States f. Spain g. Russia h. Germany

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a b e g

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The Allies closed in on Germany from the west, and the _____ moved in on Germany from the east.

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Russians

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Hitler soon spread his destructive power to:

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Poland

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The Allied commander in Europe during World War II was:

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Eisenhower

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War and military build-up help the economy of a country by lowering:

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unemployment

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The advantages of Hitler and Mussolini over nearby countries were: a. military strength b. stronger nationalism c. modern weapons d. greater intelligence

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a c

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The reasoning behind America's decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan was that: 1: it would save lives 2: the war could not be won without it 3: the Japanese deserved it 4: there were no other options

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1

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Russia and Great Britain claimed that they had no imperialistic motives when they entered World War II. T/F

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false

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In 1941, the ________ was signed by Great Britain and the United States, stating that neither country wanted to acquire territory nor would attempt to govern other nations.

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Atlantic Charter

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The purpose of the United Nations was to fight off Communist offensives. T/F

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false

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How did the viewpoints of the United States and Great Britain differ from Russian ideas concerning occupation and government in conquered lands of World War II? 1: The United States and Great Britain wanted to equally divide the territory. 2: The United States and Great Britain wanted a larger share of the territory. 3: The United States and Great Britain didn't want any territory. 4: The United States and Great Britain wanted Russia to occupy the conquered land in Europe only.

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3

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One of the reasons the United Nations was off to a better start than the League of Nations was because: 1: the U.S. Congress and people supported it 2: all the countries agreed to the policy of isolationism 3: Woodrow Wilson promoted it 4: they were preparing for the next world war

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1

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The nation that did not take part in the Potsdam meetings was:

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France

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Decisions of the Potsdam meetings included: a. German disarmament b. a cut-back of occupation troops c. the development of a German democratic government d. the withdrawal of all Allied troops e. the trial of Nazi leaders

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a b c e

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A Russian action that almost triggered another European conflict was: 1: communist propaganda 2: Russian criticism of a better society 3: the cutting back of wartime armed forces strength 4: the Potsdam meeting

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1

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NATO made possible: 1: Western Europe's economic recovery 2: Western Europe's control by Russia 3: the defense of Western Europe 4: United States imperialism in Europe

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3

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a meeting to determine the future of occupied European nations

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Potsdam

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the trial of former Nazi leaders

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Nuremberg

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American support of countries opposed to communism

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Truman Doctrine

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aid to countries willing to adhere to the program

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Marshall Plan

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the United States' and Britain's supply of necessities to Berlin

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Berlin Airlift

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an organization for defense of Western Europe

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NATO

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a Chinese Red Army leader

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Mao Tse-tung

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a Chinese nationalist leader

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Chiang Kai-shek

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a United States mediator in the Chinese civil war

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Marshall

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the communist leader in the Indochina War

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Ho Chi Minh

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the leader of the South Korean government

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Syngman Rhee

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allies of North Korean communists

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Chinese volunteers

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the United States commander in the Korean conflict

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MacArthur

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opposed all-out United States war with China

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Truman

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The Sino-Soviet Pact joined China and Russia in a treaty. T/F

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true

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After Rhee's Chinese volunteers entered the Korean conflict, the South Koreans were again pushed below the 38th parallel. T/F

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false

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MacArthur was opposed to Truman's policy of containment in Korea. T/F

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true

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What concerns did the United States have when Eisenhower took office? a. communism b. corporation control c. inflation d. taxes e. federal spending

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a c d e

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Which of the following does NOT apply to President Eisenhower? 1: standing behind the League of Nations 2: developing friendships with foreign countries 3: helping foreign nations 4: aiding the setting up of NDEA

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1

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Eisenhower's opponent during the election of 1952

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Adlai Stevenson

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West Point graduate; president of the United States

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Eisenhower's vice president

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Richard Nixon

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provided money for studies in math and science

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NDEA

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Adlai Stevenson's running mate

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Estes Kefauver

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Nationalist Chinese Republic

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Formosa

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The Potsdam meetings resulted in American support of countries opposed to communism. T/F

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false

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When Russia cut off western supply routes to Berlin, the United States and Great Britain responded with the Berlin Airlift. T/F

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true

question

The Korean conflict staged Americans and North Koreans against the Chinese and South Koreans. T/F

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false

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An Axis victory in World War II was: 1: the driving of Germans from North Africa 2: the invasion of Normandy 3: Doolittle's raid 4: the battle of Guadalcanal 5: the attack on Pearl Harbor

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5

question

In the early 1940s, the United States determined to prove to the world that its motives for entering World War II were: 1: imperialistic 2: to attack Russia 3: to re-establish peace in the world 4: to gain new possessions

answer

3

question

United States and British counteractions to communistic expansion in Europe included: a. the Truman Doctrine b. the Marshall Plan c. the Berlin Airlift d. the Nuremberg meetings e. NATO

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a b c e

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A political action taken by Mao Tse-tung was the: 1: establishment of the People's Republic of China 2: answering of Rhee's pleas for help 3: linking of China with Germany in the Sino-German Pact 4: authorization of the Koreans to join in the Korean conflict 5: driving of Chinese nationalists to Vietnam

answer

1

question

Factors of Eisenhower's foreign policy included: 1: helping foreign nations recover from war 2: financial aid to the Soviet Union 3: aid in developing the Sino-Soviet Pact 4: support of the Sino-Soviet Pact

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1

question

NATO was organized to halt the growth of _____ in Europe.

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communism

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MacArthur was relieved of his command in the Korean conflict because he defied what president?

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Truman

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Cuban dictator

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Castro

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successor to Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Kennedy

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headed communists in North Vietnam

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Ho Chi Minh

question

head of the South Vietnamese government

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Ngo Dinh Diem

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Russian premier

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Khrushchev

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The Central Intelligence Agency backed the Bay of Pigs invasion of Castro's Cuba. T/F

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true

question

Kennedy's firm but cautious action in the Cuban missile crisis resulted in the disassembling of Russian missiles. T/F

answer

true

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The Vietnam conflict arose between the democratic and republican forces in Vietnam. T/F

answer

false

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Steps leading to American involvement in Vietnam included: a. the Gulf of Tonkin resolution b. military advisors sent by Kennedy c. American involvement in Indochina d. commitment of support by Eisenhower

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a b d

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What did President Johnson hope the bombing of North Vietnam would accomplish? a. settling the war quickly b. destroying North Vietnam morale c. halting North Vietnamese infiltration d. furthering the cause of the Vietcong

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a b c

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Problems confronting United States servicemen in Vietnam included: a. the frustrating situation in Southeast Asia b. rising resentment at home to the war in Vietnam c. increasing participation by friendly nations d. increasing drug addiction and alcoholism

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a b d

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commander of American forces in Vietnam

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Westmoreland

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resolution giving President Johnson authority to retaliate militarily in the Vietnam War

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Gulf of Tonkin

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allies of North Vietnam

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Vietcong

question

president who sent soldiers to South Vietnam as advisors

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Kennedy

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accused Democrats of a no-win policy in Vietnam

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Goldwater

question

Nixon's policy of troop withdrawal from Vietnam was designed to be: a. slow b. honorable c. quick and immediate d. in opposition to the peace talks

answer

a b

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Who was the United States secretary of state under President Nixon?

answer

Kissinger

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American leaders hoped that Nixon's Vietnamization program would have what results? a. show North Vietnam that the United States was serious about the Paris peace talks b. show confidence in the South Vietnamese forces c. lower inflation in the United States d. relieve the pressure of discontent at home

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a b d

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A peace treaty was signed in Paris by North Vietnam, the Vietcong, South Vietnam, and the United States on January 27, 1973. T/F

answer

true

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By 1975, South Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia had fallen to the communists. T/F

answer

true

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While Truman maintained a policy of containment in Korea, MacArthur sought an all-out war for victory. T/F

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true

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The Sputnik started the Space Race between the United States and _____.

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Russia

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