Question

The Arms Race and the Space Race
The U-2 Incident

Which side was right? Write a paragraph in which you explain which side made a stronger argument and why.

Remember to use evidence from primary source documents you have read.

Answer 1

Answer:

The USSR was really in the right. They had spotted a spy plane with an American pilot inside trespassing in restricted air space and shot it down without killing the spy. Although the USSR had spies in the US, they had still caught an American spy nonetheless. The document says "After extensive questioning by the KGB, Powers was convicted of spying and sentenced to three years in prison and seven more of hard labor." This shows that the trial did take place and the spy plane really was a spy, so the Soviets did what they were supposed to do and imprisoned the man. Later on though, there was a prisoner trade that would help settle disputes

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