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What was the primary goal of the USA in relation to Congo after its independence in 1960?
What was the primary goal of the USA in relation to Congo after its independence in 1960?
- To establish economic dominance over Congo
- To ensure Congo became a communist state
- To support Soviet ambitions in Africa
- To maintain Congo as a pro-Western bulwark (correct)
How did Joseph Mobutu come to power in Congo in 1965?
How did Joseph Mobutu come to power in Congo in 1965?
- Through a free and fair election
- By receiving support from the Soviet Union
- By overthrowing the existing government through a coup d'état (correct)
- By successfully negotiating with the existing government
What was the initial result of Mobutu's efforts to restore power and control in the country?
What was the initial result of Mobutu's efforts to restore power and control in the country?
- Expansion of civil liberties and democratic reforms
- Complete economic collapse
- Widespread disorder and dissent
- Imposition of law and order in most parts of the country (correct)
What did US President Nixon describe Mobutu as in August 1970?
What did US President Nixon describe Mobutu as in August 1970?
What grandiose development projects did Mobutu launch at the stage when he attracted Western foreign investors?
What grandiose development projects did Mobutu launch at the stage when he attracted Western foreign investors?
What was the ideology laid down by Mobutu to which everyone was instructed to adhere?
What was the ideology laid down by Mobutu to which everyone was instructed to adhere?
Why did Mobutu order a wide variety of names to be changed?
Why did Mobutu order a wide variety of names to be changed?
How did Mobutu enrich himself on an unprecedented scale?
How did Mobutu enrich himself on an unprecedented scale?
What led to Western bankers agreeing to stretch out their loans to Zaire in the 1970s?
What led to Western bankers agreeing to stretch out their loans to Zaire in the 1970s?
Which Western leaders supported Mobutu during the 1980s?
Which Western leaders supported Mobutu during the 1980s?
What event led to the deployment of the 101st Airborne to uphold the law and protect the students at Central High School?
What event led to the deployment of the 101st Airborne to uphold the law and protect the students at Central High School?
Where did Dwight D. Eisenhower grow up?
Where did Dwight D. Eisenhower grow up?
What message did Eisenhower's actions send to other states?
What message did Eisenhower's actions send to other states?
What significant victory for the civil rights movement was marked by the students' attendance at Central High School?
What significant victory for the civil rights movement was marked by the students' attendance at Central High School?
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