What Does Henry Luce See as the Cure for America

question 71

Multiple Choice

What does Henry Luce see as the cure for America in his book The American Century?

• A) For America to exert its influence on the world.
• B) Deficit spending to end the Depression.
• C) Creating a welfare state to fully embrace liberalism.
• D) Entering World War II to aid Great Britain.
• E) Return to a strict policy of isolationism.

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