The Soviet Acquisition of the Atomic Bomb in 1949 Inspired

question 67

Multiple Choice

The Soviet acquisition of the atomic bomb in 1949 inspired Truman to:

• A) arrange a summit conference with Stalin
• B) order the resumption of the military draft
• C) order the development of a hydrogen bomb
• D) see the folly of the nuclear arms race
• E) arm American submarines with nuclear missiles

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Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis

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