Which measures for implementing the Cold War proved to be most effective in promoting American security?

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: Students may interpret this question in any number of ways. The Marshall Plan enjoys a favorable reputation for using American economic strength to rebuild Western Europe and create strong allies. On the other hand, the Truman Doctrine did provide assistance to antiCommunist forces. The decision to expand military spending and build a hydrogen bomb, promoted by NSC #68, encouraged an arms race, which may not have promoted American security at all.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Lerner asserts that other theorists have focused too much on social class when writing about gender inequality.

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He contended that the process of civilization and the Enlightenment had corrupted human nature:

A. Smith B. Rousseau C. Descartes D. Montesquieu E. Voltaire

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The best example of Naturalism in literature can be found in the novels of

A) Victor Hugo. B) Charles Dickens. C) Albert Camus. D) Émile Zola. E) Gustave Flaubert.

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The leader of the final and successful Texan attack on Mexican troops defending San Antonio was __________

A. Stephen F. Austin B. James Fannin C. Benjamin R. Milam D. Louis Rose

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