Benchmark #7

Question 0

We must take action even if we are not sure it will work . To do nothing to stop them would be a repeat of the Munich mistake .
The Munich mistake mentioned by the speaker refers to a policy of

Answer 0

Appeasement

Question 1

President Harry Truman’s decision to use atomic bombs against Jaoan was primarily based on his belief that

Answer 1

A invasion of Japan would result in excessive casualties

Question 2

The successful launching if Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 signaled the beginning of

Answer 2

American fears that the soviets had achieved technological superiority

Question 3

The North Atlantic treaty organization and the Warsaw Pact are best described as

Answer 3

Two military organizations made up , respectively of the United States and it’s allies and the Soviet Union and it’s allies during the Cold War.

Question 4

The United States responded to a fear of soviet military action in the Middle East by issuing the

Answer 4

Eisenhower doctrine

Question 5

Which event lead directly to the end of the Cold War ?

Answer 5

The breakup of the Soviet Union .