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Which countries have been the scene of a massive U.S. effort at nation building in the last decade?
Which countries have been the scene of a massive U.S. effort at nation building in the last decade?
- Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina
- China, Japan, South Korea, and India
- Haiti, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq (correct)
- Germany, France, Italy, and Spain
Why does the U.S. engage in nation building efforts?
Why does the U.S. engage in nation building efforts?
- Historical alliances, diplomatic relations, and foreign aid
- Political gain, cultural assimilation, and territorial expansion
- Religious motives, military dominance, and global influence
- Humanitarian concerns, economic threats, and national security (correct)
What is the U.S. record at nation building according to the text?
What is the U.S. record at nation building according to the text?
- Highly successful
- Decidedly mixed (correct)
- Completely ineffective
- Consistently unsuccessful
What are some of the most dangerous threats in a post-Cold War world according to the text?
What are some of the most dangerous threats in a post-Cold War world according to the text?
Where can the most dangerous threats come from in a post-Cold War world according to the text?
Where can the most dangerous threats come from in a post-Cold War world according to the text?