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The American Empire: A Global Influence

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When did the United States become a global superpower?

  1. After World War I

  2. After World War II

  3. During the Cold War

  4. After the collapse of the Soviet Union

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United States emerged as a global superpower after World War II, when it became the dominant economic and military power in the world.

What was the Truman Doctrine?

  1. A policy of containment to prevent the spread of communism

  2. A policy of isolationism to avoid foreign entanglements

  3. A policy of appeasement to avoid conflict with the Soviet Union

  4. A policy of collective security to promote peace and cooperation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Truman Doctrine was a policy of containment to prevent the spread of communism, which was announced by President Harry S. Truman in 1947.

What was the Marshall Plan?

  1. A program of economic aid to help rebuild Europe after World War II

  2. A program of military aid to help Europe defend itself against the Soviet Union

  3. A program of cultural exchange to promote understanding between the United States and Europe

  4. A program of scientific cooperation to advance knowledge and technology

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Marshall Plan was a program of economic aid to help rebuild Europe after World War II, which was proposed by Secretary of State George Marshall in 1947.

What was the Cold War?

  1. A period of tension and conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union

  2. A period of peace and cooperation between the United States and the Soviet Union

  3. A period of nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union

  4. A period of economic competition between the United States and the Soviet Union

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cold War was a period of tension and conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union, which lasted from the end of World War II until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

What was the Vietnam War?

  1. A war between the United States and Vietnam

  2. A war between North Vietnam and South Vietnam

  3. A war between the United States and North Vietnam

  4. A war between South Vietnam and North Vietnam

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vietnam War was a war between the United States and Vietnam, which lasted from 1955 to 1975.

What was the Watergate scandal?

  1. A political scandal involving the break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters

  2. A political scandal involving the illegal wiretapping of the Democratic National Committee headquarters

  3. A political scandal involving the illegal campaign contributions to the Democratic National Committee

  4. A political scandal involving the illegal obstruction of justice by the Democratic National Committee

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Watergate scandal was a political scandal involving the break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972, which led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.

What was the Reagan Revolution?

  1. A series of economic policies that led to a period of economic growth and prosperity

  2. A series of social policies that led to a more conservative society

  3. A series of foreign policies that led to a more aggressive stance against the Soviet Union

  4. A series of environmental policies that led to a cleaner and healthier environment

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Reagan Revolution was a series of economic policies that led to a period of economic growth and prosperity in the United States during the 1980s.

What was the end of the Cold War?

  1. The collapse of the Soviet Union

  2. The fall of the Berlin Wall

  3. The signing of the INF Treaty

  4. The dissolution of the Warsaw Pact

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The end of the Cold War was marked by the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

What was the first Gulf War?

  1. A war between Iraq and Kuwait

  2. A war between Iraq and the United States

  3. A war between Iraq and Saudi Arabia

  4. A war between Iraq and Iran

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first Gulf War was a war between Iraq and Kuwait, which lasted from 1990 to 1991.

What was the 9/11 attacks?

  1. A series of terrorist attacks on the United States

  2. A series of terrorist attacks on Europe

  3. A series of terrorist attacks on Asia

  4. A series of terrorist attacks on Africa

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 9/11 attacks were a series of terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.

What was the War on Terror?

  1. A global campaign against terrorism

  2. A military campaign against terrorism

  3. A diplomatic campaign against terrorism

  4. An economic campaign against terrorism

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The War on Terror was a global campaign against terrorism, which was launched by President George W. Bush in 2001.

What was the Great Recession?

  1. A global economic recession

  2. A recession in the United States

  3. A recession in Europe

  4. A recession in Asia

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Recession was a global economic recession, which lasted from 2008 to 2009.

What was the Arab Spring?

  1. A series of protests and uprisings in the Arab world

  2. A series of protests and uprisings in the Middle East

  3. A series of protests and uprisings in North Africa

  4. A series of protests and uprisings in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Arab Spring was a series of protests and uprisings in the Arab world, which began in 2010.

What was the rise of China?

  1. The emergence of China as a global economic and military power

  2. The emergence of China as a regional economic and military power

  3. The emergence of China as a global economic power

  4. The emergence of China as a regional economic power

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rise of China is the emergence of China as a global economic and military power, which has occurred in recent decades.

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