Why did President Harry S. Truman step up his anti-Communist rhetoric in March 1947?
a. He wanted to impress voters for the next upcoming election.
b. News of the Soviet nuclear bomb raised tensions worldwide.
c. He had to convince Congress to support massive spending on a worldwide anti-Communist campaign.
d. Truman wanted to send a signal to the Soviet Union
Answer: c. He had to convince Congress to support massive spending on a worldwide anti-Communist campaign.
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A) Laos
B) Thailand
C) Vietnam
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