In the economically chaotic and corrupt 1990s, Russians jokingly said "We know now that everything they [former Soviet officials] told us about communism was false. And everything they told us about capitalism was true."
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Which of the following was revealed in the Pentagon Papers?
A. American leaders had consistently lied to the American people about the Vietnam War. B. American corporations had played a dominant role within the government in shaping Vietnam War policies. C. The initiative for escalating American involvement in Vietnam had come from Congress rather than from President Johnson. D. Toward the end of his term, President Johnson was often unable to function coherently.
________ from Babylon influenced Roman civilization, despite the Senate's attempt to expel the practice in 139 b.c.e
A. Astrolabes B. Astrology C. Astronauts D. Astronomy E. Astrophysics
What is not an aspect of culture?
a. shared religious beliefs. b. learned patterns of expression and action c. material objects such as dwellings, clothing and tools. d. shared biological characteristics. e. similar values.
In the 1950s, Americans experienced a contradiction in _______
A) their apparent obsession with technology but reluctance to embrace television B) their growing commitment to organized religion while having less time for church activities C) moving to the suburbs yet longing for the excitement and opportunities found in cities D) saying they feared another depression but refusing to spend money to bolster the economy E) denouncing the Soviet Union for human rights violations while supporting segregation