The "new look" of cold war policy, associated with Eisenhower and John Foster Dulles, proclaimed a U.S. commitment to
A. continuing the Truman administration's approach to containing Communism primarily through reliance on allies.
B. containment and the threat of a full nuclear response.
C. "summit" negotiations with Soviet leadership.
D. limited war in peripheral areas.
Answer: B
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a. the military. b. corporate America. c. the film industry. d. professional sports.
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A) that Mexico could regain lost territory in America if it joined the Central Powers B) to refrain from submarine warfare, but then proceeded to sink several American ships C) to negotiate for peace with England, but not with France or Russia D) to follow all statutes of the anti-piracy law of 1819
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A) were insignificant when compared to reformation of society. B) could be tackled if the rich worked hand in hand with the poor. C) were rooted in political corruption. D) were an inevitable part of a revolution. E) stemmed from a person's actions or inactions.