While there was much buildup pre-World War I, it is commonly understood that the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on 28 June 1914 in Sarajevo pushed the world to war as a result of a complex web of treaties and diplomatic obligations that quickly were triggered and resulted in sides being chosen.
Answer:
impossible
Explanation:
Lincoln didn't want states to secede.
Answer:
Explanation:
Considering that they should never have gone in in the first place, it's about time that they pulled out. I saw a cartoon the other day of an Afghan standing beside the road looking at all the head gear of those trying to conquer the region -- Rome, Russia, one more I can't remember and The US. It's quite a list. History should have told America to stay out.
If Russia couldn't do it, (and she's much closer to Afghanistan than America is) then it should have been a warning not to try.
Answer:
A. To emphasize the competitive nature of acquiring weapons.
Explanation:
In his "Inaugural Address" of January 20, 1977, newly elected President Jimmy Carter talked of his aims and plans for his administration. He also talks about "a new beginning" for the nation.
Towards the end of his speech, President Jimmy Carter states, <em>"The world is still engaged in a massive armaments race designed to ensure continuing equivalent strength among potential adversaries. We pledge perseverance and wisdom in our efforts to limit the world's armaments to those necessary for each nation's own domestic safety."</em>
And in the use of the term<em> "race"</em>, while referring to armaments, we can understand that he wants to emphasize the competitive nature of nations acquiring weapons.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.
