In 1949, what two major events occurred, leading to the escalation of the Cold War? (Choose all that apply.)

a. The assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy
b. Communist victory in the Chinese Civil War
c. The testing of the Soviet Union’s first nuclear weapon
d. The drafting of Kennan’s long telegram


b. Communist victory in the Chinese Civil War
c. The testing of the Soviet Union’s first nuclear weapon

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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