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U.S. soldiers in Charlie Company at My Lai in 1968 were A) motivated

U.S. soldiers in Charlie Company at My Lai in 1968 were A) motivated by a strongly felt need for revenge. B) engaged in their first action in the field in Vietnam. C) trying to observe the rules of military engagement as best as they could under the circumstances. D) trapped, and had to shoot their […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Why did the Era of Good Feeling end? a. The United States could not s

Why did the Era of Good Feeling end? a. The United States could not sustain continued economic growth; financial institutions began to crumble. b. Nonpartisan cooperation could not be sustained through disagreements over how government should be involved in social and economic changes. c. The United States could not maintain peaceful relations with European countries […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Describe the sequence of events during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 196

Describe the sequence of events during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. What were President Kennedy’s objectives? What means did he use to achieve them? What were the chief consequences of the crisis? What will be an ideal response?   ANSWER Sequence: Soviets begin placing IRBMs in Cuba, the missiles are detected by U-2 overflights, […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Explain why the United States backed the unpopular South Vietnamese go

Explain why the United States backed the unpopular South Vietnamese government of Ngo Dinh Diem from 1955 to 1963. Why did the United States endorse and cooperate in the coup that overthrew Diem’s government? What will be an ideal response?   ANSWER The United States supported Diem because he was an anticommunist Vietnamese nationalist, and […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

What effect did memories of the Great Depression have on Americans in

What effect did memories of the Great Depression have on Americans in the 1950s? a. Many Americans became almost desperately obsessed with gathering material goods. b. Many Americans hoarded their money and refrained from purchasing expensive items, such as homes and cars. c. Many Americans had to be hospitalized for overeating disorders. d. Many Americans […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020