Which Island Was Increasingly Seen by United States as a Crucial

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which island was increasingly seen by United States as a crucial element in American defense strategy in the Pacific during the winter of 1949-1950?

• A) Oahu
• B) Hong Kong
• C) Taiwan
• D) Sakhalin
• E) Hainan.

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