End of the Cold War Answers

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In which year did Communist rule end in the Soviet Union?

A
1989
B
1990
C
1991
D
1992
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Ultimately, the reforms initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev led to

A
the rise of Vladimir Putin.
B
increased hostilities with Western Europe.
C
the downfall of the Soviet Union.
D
improved relations with the Soviet satellite states.
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After détente was abandoned, the U.S. president believed that the Cold War could be won by

A
outspending the Soviet Union on weapons.
B
undermining Soviet influence in Eastern Europe.
C
bombing the Soviet Union and its satellite states.
D
engaging the Soviet people directly.
4

Over the course of his presidency, Ronald Reagan’s approach toward the Soviet Union became more

A
belligerent.
B
hesitant.
C
dismissive.
D
cooperative.
5

Which term best describes the Soviet states' transition into independence?

A
violent
B
challenging
C
lengthy
D
smooth
6

Which of these resulted from Gorbachev’s perestroika policies? Select two answers.freedom of the pressopening of the Soviet archivesend of one-party politicsreduced government control of the economyimported culture from the West

A
freedom of the press
B
opening of the Soviet archives
C
end of one-party politics
D
reduced government control of the economy
E
imported culture from the West
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How did changes in the Soviet Union affect people in other communist countries?

A
Eastern Europeans began to rebel against their governments.
B
China was inspired to liberalize its economy.
C
Cubans rioted to obtain the same reforms as the Soviets.
D
North Korea started negotiations to unify with South Korea.
8

Which figure emerged from the August Coup as a national hero in Russia?

A
Vladimir Putin
B
Mikhail Gorbachev
C
Nursultan Nazarbayev
D
Boris Yeltsin
9

Which U.S. president abandoned détente?

A
Gerald Ford
B
Jimmy Carter
C
Ronald Reagan
D
George H. W. Bush
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What was the practical effect of the SALT I (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks) treaty?

A
SALT I slowed the arms race.
B
SALT I ended the arms race.
C
SALT I reduced the number of weapons.
D
SALT I banned nuclear arms production.

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