This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The Department of Homeland Security and Director of National Intelligence position were created ... (Read 145 times)

genevieve1028

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 601
The Department of Homeland Security and Director of National Intelligence position were created
 
  a. as a result of the intelligence failures prior to the September 11 attacks.
  b. to define the differing responsibilities of national and international intelligence gathering organizations.
  c. following the failure of international organizations to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.
  d. to cooperate with British and German agencies to fight terrorism.

Question 2

In considering our response to the Soviet emplacement of ballistic missiles in Cuba in 1962, why did U.S. military leaders argue for an early strike?
 
  a. In order to teach the Soviet leader, Nikita Khrushchev, a lesson for being rash
  b. To strike before Soviet naval forces arrived
  c. In order to disable the missile sites before they became operational
  d. To be able to catch the element of surprise from Soviet and Cuban forces



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

lolol

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 330
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c





 

Did you know?

There can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.

Did you know?

Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.

Did you know?

Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.

Did you know?

Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.

Did you know?

Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library