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read the excerpt and answer the question that follows. under the act, approximately 2,300,000 attended colleges and universities, 3,500,000 received school training, and 3,400,000 received on - the - job training. the number of degrees awarded by u.s. colleges and universities more than doubled between 1940 and 1950. —the u.s. national archives and records administration, www.ourdocuments.gov (accessed september 21, 2017) which government action directly contributed to these changes? a passage of the federal reserve act b passage of the national security act of 1947 c passage of the servicemen’s readjustment act of 1944 d passage of the central intelligence agency act #6 staar practice question: this time line describes events during the late 1940s. events in the development of the truman doctrine december 1944 — civil war erupts in greece between communists and government forces. february 21, 1947 — the british government announces a withdrawal of economic and military aid from greece and turkey. march 12, 1947 — president harry truman gives a speech to congress on the situation in greece and turkey. which statement describes the response of the u.s. government during this time period? ⓐ the united states made an alliance with the soviet union for joint control of greece and turkey. ⓑ the united states provided military and economic aid to greece and turkey. ⓒ the united states imposed economic sanctions against the british government. ⓓ the united states sent military forces to bring an end to the civil war in greece. read 1. what does the question want? (example: cause & effect? sequence events? identification?) underline 2. underline the topic in the question. list 3. list what you know about the topic. eliminate 4. eliminate wrong answer choices and explain why those choices are wrong. reread 5. reread the question. select 6. select the best answer choice.

Explanation:

First Question (Top Right)

1. Underline the topic: The question asks for the government action that caused increased college attendance, job training, and degree awards between 1940-1950.
2. List what is known: The Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 (GI Bill) provided educational benefits, job training, and support for veterans after WWII, leading to a surge in college enrollment and vocational training. The other options: Federal Reserve Act relates to monetary policy, National Security Act created intelligence/military structures, and CIA Act focused on the CIA's authorities.
3. Eliminate wrong choices:

• A. Federal Reserve Act: Regulates banking, no link to education/training for veterans.
• B. National Security Act: Established NSC, CIA, military unification; unrelated to veteran education.
• D. Central Intelligence Agency Act: Governs CIA operations, not veteran benefits.

1. Confirm best choice: The Servicemen's Readjustment Act directly funded veteran education and training, matching the details in the excerpt.

1. Underline the topic: The question asks for the U.S. government's response during the Truman Doctrine era (1947) related to Greece and Turkey.
2. List what is known: The timeline shows Britain withdrew aid from Greece/Turkey in 1947, and President Truman gave a speech requesting Congress to provide economic and military aid to the two countries to counter communist influence.
3. Eliminate wrong choices:

• A. The U.S. did not form a joint control alliance with the Soviet Union; this was the start of the Cold War, a period of rivalry.
• C. The U.S. did not impose sanctions against Britain; Britain asked the U.S. to take over aid efforts.
• D. The U.S. did not send military forces to end the Greek civil war directly; it provided aid to the Greek government instead.

1. Confirm best choice: The Truman Doctrine committed the U.S. to providing military and economic aid to Greece and Turkey.

Answer:

C. Passage of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944

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Second Question (Bottom)