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Now, read the quote on your own.What is the main idea of Kennedy’s statement?

A
The United States would treat its friends better than its enemies.
B
The United States would be careful in its dealings with other nations.
C
The United States would defend democracy and freedom any way it could.
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The Berlin Wall divided the city of Berlin, but represented a larger division.What was that larger division?

A
between politics and government
B
between the United States and its NATO allies
C
between communist Europe and the West
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In his speech, what main message was Kennedy giving to the people of West Berlin?

A
He was going to become a resident of Berlin.
B
The citizens of West Berlin were not alone or forgotten in their struggle.
C
The citizens of Berlin were also citizens of every free nation in the world.
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Why did Cuba establish ties with the Soviet Union after its revolution?

A
Castro’s government was afraid of the Soviet Union.
B
Castro’s government was communist, like the Soviet Union’s.
C
Castro asked the United States for help first, but the US government refused.
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What action did the United States take after Castro took over the Cuban government?

A
a trade embargo and attempted invasion
B
military aid and renewed trade ties
C
offer of economic assistance
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Kennedy sent a letter to Khrushchev discussing the situation. Read the quotation and then answer the question.Kennedy implies that starting a nuclear war would be insane. Why?

A
Nuclear weapons don’t always work.
B
War is inherently insane to begin with.
C
Even the aggressor would be destroyed.

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