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belief that a nuclear war would have no winner

A
arms race
B
brinkmanship
C
nuclear deterrence
D
mutually assured destruction
3

idea that the threat of nuclear war is enough to prevent an enemy attack

A
arms race
B
brinkmanship
C
nuclear deterrence
D
mutually assured destruction
4

taking a dispute to the edge of conflict to force the enemy to back down

A
arms race
B
brinkmanship
C
nuclear deterrence
D
mutually assured destruction
5

Which event caused the sharp rise in defense spending that began around 1950?

A
World War II
B
the Korean War
C
the US development of the atomic bomb
6

Which of the following was not a result of the Sputnik launch?

A
the founding of NASA
B
increased American confidence
C
fear of Soviet nuclear superiority
D
more funding of U.S. science and math education
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This is what Neil Armstrong said when he took his first steps on the surface of the moon. What did Armstrong mean?

A
His first step on the moon was important to himself, but not important to humankind.
B
His first step on the moon meant nothing for him as an individual, but it was very significant for human progress.
C
His first step on the moon was a great individual achievement even though it looked like a small thing.

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