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How did the development of the hydrogen bomb affect the arms race?

It increased the danger since it was stronger than an atomic bomb.

It decreased the threat of radiation poisoning and sickness.

It increased the number of places suitable for bomb testing.

It decreased people’s concern about mutually assured destruction.

In addition to ending segregation in all branches of the military, Executive Order 9981 also

denied government contracts to companies that practiced discrimination.

ended segregation in the hiring policies for the federal government.

laid the groundwork for ending segregation in other parts of society.

supported the immediate integration of the public school system.

How did the Soviet Union maintain control of East Germany after World War II?

The Soviets kept their troops in East Germany and occupied it.

The Soviets supported the government chosen by the East Germans.

The Soviets allowed free speech, earning the trust of the East Germans.

The Soviets removed their troops and set up a puppet government.

The Berlin blockade after World War II showed Europeans that the USSR

wanted to challenge the United Nations to see if it was willing to take action.

would be able to set the Allied powers against one another.

would be able to swiftly defeat the Allied powers in any altercation.

was serious about expanding its area of control in Eastern Europe.

After the United States helped overthrow President Guzman of Guatemala in the early 1950s,

Guzman was reinstated by popular vote.

the new leader quickly became a military dictator.

communists took over anyway.

the country enjoyed years of fair democratic rule.

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