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Which of the following best explains how this photograph from the
Second World War can be connected to the Cold War that began
shortly afterward?
Ans: It shows the technological advances made by one of the
victors of the Second World War that solidified its position as a
postwar superpower.
The image is best understood in which of the following contexts of
both the Second World War and the Cold War?
Ans: The continued importance of industry in improving
military capacity
The image could best be understood as evidence for which of the
following developments?
Ans: The shift in the global balance of power associated with
the Second World War
Which of the following best explains Niebuhr's likely purpose in
recounting Soviet actions in postwar Europe?
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Ans: By pointing out the hypocrisy of Soviet policies, he hoped
to encourage a more confrontational stance on the part of the
United States government.
Which of the following most likely explains why Niebuhr chose to
publish his article in a popular publication like Life magazine?
Ans: To change government policies in a democratic country
like the United States, it was first necessary to change public
opinion.
Which of the following best explains Niebuhr's sense of alarm about
Soviet intentions in occupied Eastern Europe?
Ans: He was concerned that Americans would be reluctant to
see their recent allies in the Second World War as a threat.
Which of the following developments or processes in the late twentieth
century best explains the participation of foreign troops in the Angolan
Civil War, as shown in the two photographs?
Ans: The proliferation of Cold War proxy conflicts
The confrontation illustrated in the two photographs can be seen as a
specific example of the global rivalries in the period after 1945 that also
directly produced which of the following?
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Unit 8 Progress Check: MCQ Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
Which of the following best explains how this photograph from the
Second World War can be connected to the Cold War that began
shortly afterward?
Ans: It shows the technological advances made by one of the
victors of the Second World War that solidified its position as a
postwar superpower.
The image is best understood in which of the following contexts of
both the Second World War and the Cold War?
Ans: The continued importance of industry in improving
military capacity
The image could best be understood as evidence for which of the
following developments?
Ans: The shift in the global balance of power associated with
the Second World War
Which of the following best explains Niebuhr's likely purpose in
recounting Soviet actions in postwar Europe?
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Ans: By pointing out the hypocrisy of Soviet policies, he hoped
to encourage a more confrontational stance on the part of the
United States government.
Which of the following most likely explains why Niebuhr chose to
publish his article in a popular publication like Life magazine?
Ans: To change government policies in a democratic country
like the United States, it was first necessary to change public
opinion.
Which of the following best explains Niebuhr's sense of alarm about
Soviet intentions in occupied Eastern Europe?
Ans: He was concerned that Americans would be reluctant to
see their recent allies in the Second World War as a threat.
Which of the following developments or processes in the late twentieth
century best explains the participation of foreign troops in the Angolan
Civil War, as shown in the two photographs?
Ans: The proliferation of Cold War proxy conflicts
The confrontation illustrated in the two photographs can be seen as a
specific example of the global rivalries in the period after 1945 that also
directly produced which of the following?
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