Russia, Austria, United Kingdom and France at conference in Vienna reach agreement on terms of independence treaty for A

In Vienna, Russia and the big three western powers finalize an independence treaty for Austria. Foreign ministers plan to sign the treaty and arrange a conference for the big four heads of government. President Eisenhower comments on the exploratory stage of easing east-west tensions. The foreign ministers will meet in Vienna to discuss the Austrian treaty and decide on the invitation's terms. In Paris, the announcement of the western bid is made, with foreign ministers laying the groundwork.

Which countries reached a final agreement on the terms of an independence treaty for Austria?

• Russia and the big three Western powers

• The United States and Austria

• Russia and Austria

• Austria and the big three Western powers

What was President Eisenhower's stance on the proposed meeting to ease east-west tensions?

• He was against it

• He was indifferent

• He was cautious and exploratory

• He was fully supportive without reservations

What was the purpose of the foreign ministers' meeting in Vienna according to Eisenhower?

• To discuss economic sanctions

• To finalize the independence treaty for Austria

• To decide on the acceptability of an invitation and discuss logistics

• To plan a military alliance

What was the mood in Paris following the announcement of the Western bid?

• Hostile and aggressive

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Calm and strategic

• Excited and chaotic

Which foreign ministers were involved in laying the groundwork in Paris?

• Kennedy, U.S.; Sarkozy, France; Thatcher, Great Britain

• Truman, U.S.; Clemenceau, France; Attlee, Great Britain

• Eisenhower, U.S.; De Gaulle, France; Churchill, Great Britain

• Dulles, U.S.; Pinay, France; Macmillan, Great Britain