The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made: Acheson, Bohlen,... Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Isaacson suggest that President Kennedy hoped to avoid war in Laos? (from Chapter 20-21)

By calling on the support of allies in the area to come to America's aid for the war that was rapidly developing.

With help from the British in reviving the International Control Commission.

By supporting economic development throughout South East Asia.

Through back channel negotiations with leaders of the Soviet Union.

2.

Why was General MacArthur fired according to Isaacson? (from Chapters 18-19)

Because MacArthur's belligerence had become a threat to world peace.

Because MacArthur was seen as unable to lead with the changes in technology and the enemy at hand.

Because MacArthur's popularity within the U.S. was a threat to the Administration's efforts to control the direction of the war in Korea.

MacArthur made statements criticizing China's strength and suggesting Chiang Kai-shek could open a second front against China with an invasion on the mainland.

3.

Who does Isaacson report to have committed the U.S. to active ground war in Korea? (from Chapter 16-17)

Dean Acheson.

General Douglas MacArthur.

The U.S. Congress.

President Truman.

4.

What does Isaacson say caused the crack up of the foreign policy establishment? (from Chapter 24)

Vietnam.

Inflation.

Wars.

Arrogance.

5.

In spite of being a "dove," what did Isaacson suggest that Bohlen believed regarding the use of the American military? (from Chapter 24)

Bohlen believed that American interventionism had made America too reliant on military spending for its security.

Bohlen believed that peace could only be achieved if free people were willing to sacrifice in wars.

Bohlen believed that the U.S. had a moral obligation to oppose aggression.

Bohlen believed that America's willingness to fight wars was the only hope for world peace.

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