Asked by ellen jacob on Jul 04, 2024
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In the "long telegram," George F. Kennan asserted that _______________________.
A) the fanaticism expressed by the Soviets made even a temporary understanding with them impossible
B) the United States should extend humanitarian aid to the Soviet Union
C) the Soviets did not want confrontation with the United States
D) the United States should use military force to liberate Eastern Europe from the Soviet Union
Long Telegram
A 1946 document sent by George Kennan from the United States Embassy in Moscow to Washington, outlining the Soviet Union's post-World War II behavior and recommending a strategy of containment.
George F. Kennan
An American diplomat and historian, recognized as the "father" of the containment policy, which aimed to prevent the spread of communism during the Cold War.
Soviet Union
A former federal socialist state in Eurasia, existing from 1922 to 1991, known for its role in the Cold War and its governance under the Communist Party.
- Understand the ideological and economic conflicts between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II.
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Alvaro GenevieveJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In the "long telegram," Kennan asserted that the Soviet Union's ideology and fanaticism made it impossible to form a temporary understanding or peaceful coexistence with them.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the ideological and economic conflicts between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II.