How would you describe President Eisenhower's attitude toward the arms race?
a. The United States must keep a lead in the arms race
b. The arms race was key to U.S. global economic dominance
c. Superior nuclear capability would ensure total victory in the next war
d. The arms race would ensure that no additional countries fell to Communist aggression
Ans: a. The United States must keep a lead in the arms race
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. would push for much greater government intervention in the economy than Roosevelt had. b. would undo much of the New Deal. c. would not defend the rights of minorities. d. would be soft on communism.
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