C. State control discouraged foreign investment
When Sputnik went into orbit in 1957, America went into a panic. Only President Dwight Eisenhower retained his composure and understood that the United States was far superior to the Soviet Union in scientific research as well as in military firepower.
The intented meaning behind Kaufman's use of understatement in relation to American drama is to show how the British act in serious situations. He is simply making fun of them and the way they behave. Kaufman is parodying British manners through the unconcerned characters.
Ulysses S. Grant was the military leader of the Union that ended the war and made Robert E. Lee surrender at Appomattox Court House.
William T. Sherman used total war in Georgia destroying everything beneficial to the Confederates from Atlanta to the sea, this was called "March to the Sea" he was a Union General.
Robert E. Lee was the commander of the Confederate army.
Stonewall Jackson was a skilled military general of the Confederates who was killed in The Battle of Chancellorsville.
