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China and JapanChina and the Soviet Unionthe Soviet Union and the United Statesthe United States and Japan

A
China and Japan
B
China and the Soviet Union
C
the Soviet Union and the United States
D
the United States and Japan
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North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung offered the following justification for waging war.We are opposed to the line of compromise with imperialism. At the same time, we cannot tolerate the practice of . . . being afraid to fight it.

A
The 38th parallel is a line against imperialism that should not be crossed.
B
We are not afraid of South Koreans and will fight them if they invade us.
C
The 38th parallel artificially divides Korea, and we must fight to unite our nation.
D
It is in our interests to compromise with the imperialist forces of the West.
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What is the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in Korea?

A
the home for the majority of the Korean people
B
a place where North and South Korea hold joint military exercises
C
a place where North Korea celebrates its victory in the Korean War
D
the dividing line between North and South Korea, along the 38th parallel
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Which are accurate descriptions of North Korea today? Check all that apply.It is aligned with the United States.It is ruled by a family of dictators.It is isolated from the rest of the world.It abuses its citizens’ human rights.It is a strong democracy.It focuses on its military strength.It suffers from extreme poverty.

A
It is aligned with the United States.
B
It is ruled by a family of dictators.
C
It is isolated from the rest of the world.
D
It abuses its citizens’ human rights.
E
It is a strong democracy.
F
It focuses on its military strength.
G
It suffers from extreme poverty.
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The map shows the early phase of the Korean War.

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A
North Korea had made significant advances and was poised to defeat the South.
B
The South Koreans had shown great courage in stopping the invading northerners.
C
Japan and the United States were about to come to the aid of the South Koreans.
D
The two sides were evenly matched in June of 1950, indicating that the war was likely to end in a stalemate.
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This is an excerpt from a speech made by President Truman in 1951.The communists . . . are engaged in a monstrous conspiracy to stamp out freedom all over the world. . . .The only question is: When is the best time to meet the threat and how?

A
He uses strong words to warn Americans of the communist threat.
B
He uses neutral words to keep Americans from worrying about world affairs.
C
He uses friendly words to indicate a willingness to work for world peace.
D
He uses friendly words to indicate a willingness to meet with communist leaders.

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