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Question 33

Throughout its history, the United States has had to confront serious challenges.

Identify all of the challenges faced by the United States since the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Maintaining a balance of power with the Soviet Union
Countering the use of terrorism
Competing in the space race
Balancing national security and civil liberties
Responding to instability in the Middle East
Preventing the spread of communism
Protecting against possible attacks in the U.S.




Question 40

Read the thesis.
The Cold War policy of containment was a success.

Identify two sources of information that could be used to refute this thesis statement.

In 1973 the United States withdrew from South Vietnam, and in 1975, the government of South Vietnam fell to communists.

Ultimately, the Marshall Plan contained the spread of communism in Europe.

In 1953, the Korean War ended in a ceasefire and Korea was divided, allowing South Korea to remain free from communism.

In 1962, the failed Bay of Pigs invasion further strengthened Cuba's communist government under the rule of Fidel Castro.