The Soviet Union's Announcement in 1960 That It Had Shot

question 110

Multiple Choice

The Soviet Union's announcement in 1960 that it had shot down an American U-2 spy plane

• A) proved to be false.
• B) occurred at the close of an important summit conference in Paris.
• C) compelled President Dwight Eisenhower to apologize for invading Soviet airspace.
• D) resulted in a UN proclamation that criticized the United States.
• E) led Soviet Premier Khrushchev to withdraw his invitation to Eisenhower to visit Moscow.

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