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Q1. In which year were all occupying troops removed from Austria as part of the early thaw?

πŸ”Ή A. 1955
πŸ”Ή B. 1949
πŸ”Ή C. 1962
πŸ”Ή D. 1975

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: easy | βœ… Correct: A

Q2. If the United States had decided not to provide economic aid to Turkey in the late 1940s, which of the following would most likely have occurred?

πŸ”Ή A. Turkey joining Soviet bloc
πŸ”Ή B. Turkey remaining neutral
πŸ”Ή C. Turkey aligning with Western Europe
πŸ”Ή D. Turkey becoming isolationist

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: medium | βœ… Correct: C

Q3. Critically assess how the 1972 SALT treaty altered the strategic calculus of both superpowers. Which statement most accurately captures this shift?

πŸ”Ή A. Reduced incentive for first‑strike
πŸ”Ή B. Increased reliance on conventional forces
πŸ”Ή C. Equalized nuclear arsenals
πŸ”Ή D. Eliminated need for intelligence

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: hard | βœ… Correct: A

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