The first major event in 1949 was the Soviet Atomic Bomb Test. This shocked the US because it didn't expect the Soviets to have this weapon this early on. This event led to many Americans scared for their own safety. As a response, the US started expanding its weapons.
Other events include the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) by the US. The Soviets responded by forming the Warsaw Pact to counter the threats posed by NATO.
Answer:
B. A new Democratic voting bloc of minorities and organized labor contributed to Roosevelt's success.
Explanation:
- At the 1931 Democratic Party convention, he was elected presidential candidate.
- In the 1932 election, Franklin Delano Roosevelt claimed the overwhelming victory - only six states did not vote for him.
- At the presidential inauguration of 1933 in March, he promised the New Deal, social measures during a time of deep economic crisis that brought him great popularity.
I would say A and B are correct.
From the diary of a Surgeon at Valley Forge
