Truman's defenders argue that he exaggerated the Soviet threat because he
a. was pressured to do so by other Democrats.
b. received bad intelligence from the CIA.
c. was being politically challenged by former Vice President Wallace.
d. it was necessary to justify renewal of the draft.
e. feared a revival of isolationism.
e
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By the start of the sixteenth century, the Inca empire stretched from the middle of modern Chile to the mountains of modern
A. Peru. B. Ecuador. C. Colombia. D. Bolivia.
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A) displacement of the indigenous population B) establishment of spheres of influence C) scramble for colonial concessions D) shrinking of markets for industrial goods
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A. the testudo infantry formation B. caterpillars C. farm tractors D. None of these answers is correct.