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[Answered] Which of the following best explains why the United States and Soviet Union were the two global superpowers after World War II? A. They embraced a similarly effective economic system. B. They provided significant support to each other throughout the war. C. They did not experience significant loss of life from the war. D. They had significant industrial centers that had not been destroyed, unlike other powers.

[Answered] Why was Mexico considered a single-party state? A. There was only one political party in the history of the country. B. One party dominated the government and all political institutions. C. One party controlled politics, while another controlled the economy. D. The constitution declared only one party could be in control at a time.

[Answered] Was the transfer of land and industry in Cuba from private owners to the government under Fidel Castro?

[Answered] Which two continents suffered the most from World War II? A. Africa and Asia B. Europe and Asia C. Africa and Europe D. North America and Asia

[Answered] Shifts in thinking normally happen slowly, so the fact that conservative Jewish disciples were willing to worship a crucified human is proof that Jesus did indeed rise from the dead. True or False

[Answered] Many Jews looked forward to a future A. bodily resurrection. B. corporate C. individual D. sequential E. gradual

[Answered] The gut reaction to the extreme violence the Bosnian Serb armed forces used against the Bosnian Muslims in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre reminds us that morality is A. illusory B. irresistible C. preferential D. non-existent

[Answered] What was a major point of conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States at the end of World War II? A. The Americans demanded Soviet help with Japan and the Russians refused. B. The Americans wanted more severe punishment of Germans than the Soviets. C. The Americans wanted to rebuild Germany, and the Soviets wanted it weakened as much as possible. D. The Americans wanted a United States of Europe, which the Soviets saw as threat to their power.

[Answered] Then, write one complete paragraph on the proceedings at the Évian Conference in 1938. Broadly speaking, the major military powers of the world saw the German leadership's intention to invade their neighbors and the beginning of genocidal policies. They had two very broad decisions, to either: * Increase the number of refugees they let in to save lives, which risked German spies coming in and worsening unemployment in their countries, or keep the refugee quota the same. * Send troops to stand up to Germany, risking making the same mistake as World War I, or continue to use diplomacy. Though the conference was largely unsuccessful, you will need to make a decision that was not made. In a one paragraph reflection, choose which decision you would have made as a participant of the Évian Conference. Explain why you made this decision.

[Answered] What was the main purpose of the United Nations? A. Stopping the spread of communism B. Stopping the spread of capitalism C. Helping former colonies develop D. Preserving a lasting peace