U.S. Marines work to keep the peace in in Beirut, Lebanon.

The video discusses the deployment of US forces to Beirut as part of a multinational peacekeeping effort in the Mediterranean. It highlights the increased stakes and risks to world peace, emphasizing the strategic positioning of Marines in Lebanon.

What was the initial role of the United States in the Mediterranean?

• To engage in trade negotiations

• To maintain peace

• To establish new embassies

• To conduct military exercises

Which government requested the deployment of US forces?

• Egypt

• Israel

• Syria

• Lebanon

What was the purpose of deploying US forces to Beirut?

• To conduct a military parade

• To join an international peacekeeping force

• To provide humanitarian aid

• To establish a new military base

What increased the stakes and risks to world peace according to the transcript?

• Environmental issues

• Military deployment

• Political negotiations

• Economic sanctions

Where did the Marines take up their positions?

• In Turkey

• In Lebanon

• In Jordan

• In Syria