- Which of the following is an economic benefit of investment in a developing nation by a developed nation?
Aa low-wage work force
Bstrong economic infrastructure
Cwell-developed trade markets
Doverall political stability
- Use the quote below from former United States President John F. Kennedy to answer the following question:
"To fail to meet those obligations now would be disastrous; and, in the long run, more expensive. For widespread poverty and chaos lead to a collapse of existing political and social structures which would inevitably invite the advance of totalitarianism into every weak and unstable area. Thus our own security would be endangered and our prosperity imperiled. A program of assistance to the underdeveloped nations must continue because the Nation's interest and the cause of political freedom require it."—John F. Kennedy, 1961
Which of the following statements does Kennedy's statement best support?
AEconomic prosperity is tied to strong and stable societies.
BTotalitarianism is linked to strong and stable societies.
CU.S. aid to developing nations will hinder the advancement of political freedoms.
DThe United States must focus on its own national interests.
- How did the Japanese economy recover so quickly after World War II?
Amass immigration to Japan in an effort to rebuild
Beconomic and educational reforms passed by the government
Can economic partnership with Korea and China
DMarshall Plan dollars stimulated the Japanese economy
- A criticism of the American suburbs in the post-World War II era was
Athat houses were far too expensive
Bthat they lacked racial diversity
Cthat they raised the issue of health concerns
Dthat the divorce rate soared in the suburbs
- A commonality among many religious fundamentalists is
Aan appreciation for and tolerance of all religions
Ban unwavering commitment to protecting basic human rights
Can adherence to a modern and secularized world view
Dan interest in nationalism and political influence
Aa low-wage work force
Bstrong economic infrastructure
Cwell-developed trade markets
Doverall political stability
Which of the following statements does Kennedy's statement best support?
AEconomic prosperity is tied to strong and stable societies.
BTotalitarianism is linked to strong and stable societies.
CU.S. aid to developing nations will hinder the advancement of political freedoms.
DThe United States must focus on its own national interests.
Amass immigration to Japan in an effort to rebuild
Beconomic and educational reforms passed by the government
Can economic partnership with Korea and China
DMarshall Plan dollars stimulated the Japanese economy
Athat houses were far too expensive
Bthat they lacked racial diversity
Cthat they raised the issue of health concerns
Dthat the divorce rate soared in the suburbs
Aan appreciation for and tolerance of all religions
Ban unwavering commitment to protecting basic human rights
Can adherence to a modern and secularized world view
Dan interest in nationalism and political influence
