The Chance for Peace

When did World War II end?

• 1940

• 1945

• 1950

• 1955

Which two superpowers were involved in the tensions mentioned in the text?

• United States and China

• United States and Soviet Union

• Soviet Union and Germany

• United States and Japan

What event in 1949 deepened tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union?

• Launch of Sputnik

• Soviet Union developing its first nuclear weapon

• Berlin Airlift

• Cuban Missile Crisis

What did the nations of the world do after the common purpose perished?

• United under one government

• Divided to follow two distinct roads

• Declared war on each other

• Formed a single alliance

What does the text suggest is necessary to weigh the chance for peace?

• Ignorance of past events

• Sure, clear knowledge of past experiences

• Blind optimism

• Military strength

According to the text, how can a nation's security and well-being be achieved?

• Through isolation.

• By increasing armaments.

• In cooperation with fellow-nations.

• By dictating terms to other nations.

What is the fourth principle regarding a nation's actions towards others?

• Dictating to other nations is defensible.

• Dictating to other nations is indefensible.

• Cooperation is unnecessary.

• Isolation is preferable.

On what should a nation's hope of lasting peace be based?

• Race in armaments.

• Isolation.

• Just relations and honest understanding.

• Economic superiority.

What was the Soviet government's vision of security based on?

• Mutual trust and aid.

• Power superiority and force.

• Economic cooperation.

• Cultural exchange.

What was the result of the Soviet approach to security?

• Peaceful relations.

• Tragic outcomes for the world.

• Economic prosperity.

• Cultural exchange.