Question

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What was one of Churchill's purposes for writing "The Sinews of Peace"?


to celebrate Great Britain's post-World War II role in developing a plan for world peace

to emphasize the importance of the American and British governments forging a "special relationship" to establish and maintain peace

to share his thoughts on joining the United Nations organization to establish peace

to assert that the United States and Great Britain must reconcile with the Soviet Union and create a bond as strong as "an iron curtain"

Answer 1

The correct answer is B.

One of Churchill's purposes for writing "The Sinews of Peace" was to secure Britain's role as a major player along with the United States in the coming struggle against Russia and communism.

His aim was to emphasize the importance of establishing a "special relationship" between the British and American governments in order to maintain the recently achieved peace.

Answer 2

The answer to your question is B.

To emphasize the importance of the American and British governments forging a "special relationship" to establish and maintain peace.