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

A
laid the groundwork for ending segregation in other parts of society.
B
supported the immediate integration of the public school system.
C
denied government contracts to companies that practiced discrimination.
D
ended segregation in the hiring policies for the federal government.
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Which statement best describes the Twenty-Second Amendment?

A
It limited the length of time a president could serve to four years.
B
It established that no president could be elected more than two times.
C
It established that no president could be elected more than four times.
D
It limited the length of time a president could serve to eight years.
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Which statement best describes the spread of communism in the years immediately following World War II?

A
The number of communist countries decreased during these years.
B
The number of communist countries increased in Asia but decreased in Europe.
C
The number of communist countries stayed the same during these years.
D
The number of communist countries increased during these years.
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Which of these is an example of one of the successes of the Marshall Plan?

A
Borders between Western and Eastern European countries shifted.
B
Eastern European countries eventually took part in the plan.
C
A few Eastern European countries decided to turn to democracy.
D
Western European economies were stronger than they had been before WWII.
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Which conclusion would make the most sense after looking at the graph?

A
The infliction of heavy casualties upon the communists led to a US victory in Vietnam.
B
The infliction of heavy casualties upon the communists did not bring about a US victory in Vietnam.
C
Faced with heavy casualties, North Vietnam eventually gave up its attempt to control South Vietnam.
D
The relatively low number of American casualties led a majority of Americans to support the Vietnam War.

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