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Key to ExercisesI. See Additional Background Material, point 1.II.1.Kennedy thinks the world is different now because man has made great progress in science and technology and has not only the power (scientific farming, speedy transportation, mass production, etc.) to abolish poverty, but also the power (missiles, A-bombs, etc.) to destroy all forms of human life. Student comments for the rest of the answer.2.According to Kennedy the belief still at issue around the globe is the belief that all men are created equal and God has given them certain inalienable rights which no state or ruler can take away from them.3.Kennedy considers as friends: 1) the old allies of the U.S., such as Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the western European countries 2) the countries in South America and 3) many of the developing countries in Asia and Africa that rely on U.S. aid. He considers all socialist countries as foes (at that time the socialist camp headed by the Soviet Union) and those developing countries preparing to take the socialist road.4.These old allies are: Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and in a wider sense one may also include France.5.Many new nations were born after World War II, especially in Africa. In 1960 alone, just one year before Kennedys inaugural speech, the following countries in Africa, declared their independence: The Republic of Central Africa, The Republic of Chad, The Republic of Dahomey, The Peoples Republic of Congo, The Gabon Republic, The Republic of Ghana, etc.6.The poor people in backward developing countries in Africa and Asia. Students comments for the rest of the answer.7.The stated policy of Kennedy towards Latin America is summed up in the phrase alliance for progress. Kennedy pledges to take concrete steps to assist these governments and people in casting off the chains of poverty.8.Kennedys policy towards his adversary is negotiation from a position of strength. The U.S. must first be strong enough to deter he