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Asked by Amanda Hayhurst on May 16, 2024

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An obstacle to relations between the United States and Third World countries in the 1950s was ________________.

A) the segregation practices in the United States
B) the bumbling diplomatic style of John Foster Dulles
C) the opposition of the United States to the Soviet use of force in Eastern Europe
D) the unwillingness of the United States to extend foreign aid to Third World nations

Third World Countries

A term historically used to describe nations that were neither aligned with the capitalist First World nor the communist Second World during the Cold War, often referring to developing countries.

Segregation Practices

Policies or practices promoting the separation of people based on racial or ethnic differences, historically enforced through laws and social norms.

  • Appraise the impact of U.S. diplomacy on the development and Cold War stance of Third World nations.
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Siti Nursyuhada Abd RahmanMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The segregation practices in the United States were seen by Third World countries as a hypocritical stance by the US government, which claimed to be a champion of democracy and human rights. This undermined the credibility of the US as a partner for these countries in their struggles for sovereignty and equality.

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