Why did Lyndon Johnson escalate the war in Vietnam?
What will be an ideal response?
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Which of the following gave Benjamin Franklin greater leverage in his efforts to draw France into the war?
A) the British attack on French sugar islands in the Caribbean B) the death of Louis XV C) the American victory at Saratoga D) the slave uprising in Haiti
Stalin's purges are best described as
A) evidence that Stalin demanded absolute obedience in all areas of life. B) a tragic mistake that weakened Stalin's leadership. C) proof that Stalin was a madman. D) regrettable, but necessary to stamp out counter-revolutionary activists. E) having little impact on most Russians.
The word "vernacular" means
A) church language. B) myth. C) ribald song. D) local language. E) Latin.
The 1957 Eisenhower Doctrine proclaimed that the United States would intervene in the Middle East if
a. the survival of Israel were endangered. b. the Soviets moved troops into the area. c. any government threatened by a communist takeover asked for help. d. the United Nations called for United States intervention to keep the peace.