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In the 1960s, a form of protest known as a teach-in typically

involved groups participating in speeches and debates.

included students occupying university buildings.

included a large group marching down public streets.

involved draft dodgers burning draft cards.

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Which of the following statements best compares an armistice to a peace treaty?

An armistice happens at the start of a war, while a peace treaty happens at the end of a war.

An armistice is a cease-fire agreement that usually happens after a peace treaty has been signed.

An armistice sets the terms for fighting in a war, while a peace treaty sets the terms for peace.

An armistice is a cease-fire agreement, while a peace treaty is a negotiation for peace.

Why was President Truman considered to be weak on communism despite the federal government’s measures to investigate communists?

Fear of communism had reached a level that bordered on hysteria, and Truman’s actions did little to make it go away.

Truman actions were not strong enough to demonstrate to the public that the threat from the Soviets was very real.

Truman focused only on the government; he did not believe that communism had infiltrated other aspects of American life.

People believed that Truman might have been a communist and was only conducting investigations to protect himself from suspicion.

In 1945, what concern did the Allies have about invading the Japanese mainland with ground forces?

They were worried they did not have enough soldiers.

They were worried there would be too great a loss of life.

They were worried the Japanese were developing an atomic bomb.

They were worried the Japanese had a stronger fleet in mainland ports.

The two early economic plans proposed by President Carter

improved economic growth.

did not improve economic growth.

gained support from many politicians.

reduced discrimination against banks.

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