By the 1970s, Latin American governments attempted to maintain their failing economies by borrowing from abroad, particularly from banks in Europe and the United States
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The battle of Marathon was significant because
A) a tiny Greek polis defeated a great world power almost singlehandedly. B) all of the Greek poleis came together in a single state. C) the Persian divide-and-conquer strategy proved successful. D) the Greeks won with superior sea power. E) Persia gave up trying to conquer Greece after its defeat.
Characterize the "Fourteen Points."
A) a pragmatic list of specifics undergirding Wilson's desire to mediate an end to the war B) an idealistic vision for a world order freed of selfish nationalism, imperialism, and war C) a blueprint for a punitive peace that would prevent any resurgence of German aggression D) a code of moralistic guidelines for future diplomatic practice
Why did Roman diplomats help some German chiefs consolidate tribes into kingdoms?
A) to help stabilize turbulent regions and raise up leaders with whom Rome could negotiate lasting treaties B) in order to ensure that the German kingdoms would be a deterrent to a potential Hun advance C) as a strategy of divide-and-conquer whereby Rome could pick off weak German kingdoms D) because the Roman diplomats were German by nationality and wanted to help their own E) because kingdoms made better trading partners for each other, freeing Rome from contact with them
Where did the United States initially wage war in the immediate aftermath of 9/11?
a. Iraq b. Persian Gulf c. Iran d. Pakistan e. Afghanistan