<span>D. To support anti-communist rebel groups
The United States wanted to keep the communism from spreading to the other areas of the world. It supported the Contra rebels in Nicaragua because of its goal to fight against a regime that was influenced by the communists such as the Sandinistas.<span>
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C.) expanding pensions for civil war veterans and increasing federal government purchases of silver
Ans: Nationalism lead people to conflict. Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated due nationalism by the Black Hand, a nationalist group that intended to liberate the Serbs from the Austro-Hungarian occupation. The death of Franz Ferdinand was one of the most important factos to cause the World War I.
Limiting International Embarrassment. The carefully planned, coordinated bombings in Operation Desert Storm served another purpose: to limit the international scandals that had occurred in Vietnam. By using advanced technology, these bombing strikes were more accurate and reduced collateral damage.
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Around 200 thousand innocent people died. Around 100 thousand in each bombing. Japan also faced lots of money in property damage, as they had to rebuild. Finally they lost lots of military power.