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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?
It shows the technological advances made by one of the victors of the Second World War that solidified its position as a postwar superpower.
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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?
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?
The continued importance of industry in improving military capacity.
The image could best be understood as evidence for which of the following developments?
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?
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?
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?
He was concerned that Americans would be reluctant to see their recent allies in the Second World War as a threat.
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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? | 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? | The continued importance of industry in improving military capacity. |
The image could best be understood as evidence for which of the following developments? | 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? | 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? | 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? | 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? | 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? | The NATO and Warsaw Pact military alliances. |
Which of the following developments in the period after 1945 most directly prevented localized conflicts such as the one illustrated in the two photographs from escalating into global wars? | The threat of the use of nuclear weapons. |
Which of the following aspects of the immediate historical situation in China in 1958 best explains the author's perspective in the passage? | Chinese leaders had made it clear that meeting the goals of the Great Leap Forward was the highest priority facing the country. |