Why did the Eisenhower administration resort so frequently to covert actions? What were the long-term consequences of such actions?

What will be an ideal response?


Key Points: military costs; Cold War priorities; American influence around the world; America's image around the world

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The Pennsylvania Abolition Society provided legal counsel to African Americans fighting for their liberty

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A housing reform leader who worked at University Settlement in New York was

a. Lawrence Veiller. b. Charles Sheldon. c. Walter Rauschenbush. d. Billy Sunday.

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In the congressional debates over the Compromise of 1850, William Seward urged the North not to insist on the Wilmot Proviso, but instead, let nature exclude slavery from New Mexico.

a. true b. false

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Iraqi Kurds attempting to revolt against Saddam Hussein received:

A) American armed support. B) assistance from Iran. C) violent reprisals from the Iraqi army. D) tactical air support.

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