Name the two military alliances, one in the West (1949) and one in the East (1955), that were formed at the onset of the Cold War?


Answer: NATO and Warsaw Pact

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a. There was a strong sense of resentment of Europeans due to American involvement in the First World War. b. In general, nativist Americans tended to favor immigration from "native" Latin American countries rather than from Europe. c. European immigrants were taking a large percentage of high-paying jobs, which angered citizens of the United States. d. There was widespread concern that the influx of foreigners would deprive Americans of lower-paying but more abundant jobs. e. Scientists had proven than European peoples were genetically inferior and therefore ought to be prevented from intermingling with American people.

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Teotihuacán was distinguished from contemporary Amerind cities by its __________

A) pyramids B) dependence on trade C) population D) focus on war

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The Strategic Defense Initiative, or "Star Wars," violated the _____

A) Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty B) Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty C) North American Free Trade Agreement D) Nixon Doctrine E) Versailles Treaty

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