Why did George H. W. Bush respond so cautiously to the 1989 crackdown on protestors in Tiananmen Square?

a. He wanted to preserve American influence with China.
b. He had just signed a trade deal with China.
c. He thought the protestors would destabilize East Asia.
d. He was uninterested in human rights issues.


a. He wanted to preserve American influence with China.

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What impact did widespread use of iron have on the rise and fall of Near Eastern empires?

A) Iron weapons helped the Assyrians extend the lifespan of their empire. B) Widespread use of iron made it impossible for any one state to dominate the others. C) By monopolizing iron production, Egypt remained a Near Eastern power through the first millennium B.C.E. D) Cheap iron weapons made war too bloody, ushering in a long period of peace. E) Better suited for tools than weapons, iron mainly affected farm production.

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

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