Instructions: Please Write a Thorough, Well-Organized Essay to Answer Each

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Essay

Instructions: Please write a thorough, well-organized essay to answer each question. Comment on the major ways that the Soviet Union and the United States attempted to extend their influence during the Cold War.

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Definitions:

White Person

An individual belonging to a racial group characterized mainly by a light complexion; often associated with people of European descent.

Homer Plessy

The plaintiff in the landmark 1896 U.S. Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson, which upheld racial segregation laws for public facilities under the doctrine of "separate but equal."

Louisiana

A state located in the southern part of the United States, known for its diverse cultures, history, and the city of New Orleans, a major site for Mardi Gras and jazz music.

Racial Segregation

The enforced separation of different racial groups in daily life, whether by law or social practice.