Discuss the concept of nation building and the idea of counterinsurgency as elements of President John Kennedy's foreign policy. What actions demonstrated attempts to implement these ideas? What were the consequences of these actions?
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a. Arabic was no longer considered the language of the Qu'ran. b. new Persian-language literature was no longer considered part of the shared Islamic culture. c. the disruption of trading networks. d. the isolation of Central Asia.
Africa's most populous nation, with a fifth of the continent's population, is
a. South Africa b. Egypt c. Nigeria d. Sudan e. Kenya
What is a Triumvirate?
a. The triumph of the Punic wars b. In ancient Rome, an alliance of three politicians that enabled them to control the republic's decision making. (Three-man board). c. A long journey from a major Roman area to another. d. To triumph in a political decision-making battle.
How did Banneker attempt to change Jefferson's ideas about black people?
A) He sent Jefferson a copy of his almanac and debated racial theories with him. B) He became Jefferson's personal secretary and forced Jefferson to confront his racist views. C) Banneker was so disillusioned with Jefferson that he refused to have anything to do with him. D) He attempted to debate the president but was unsuccessful; afterwards, he helped several of Jefferson's slaves escape.