The Cold War under Brezhnev Answers

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Under his new leadership, the USSR made programs a priority.

A
medical and educational
B
political and economic
C
cultural and religious
D
military and space
4

In this type of economy, industry is controlled by .

A
the government
B
corporations
C
individuals
5

became the general secretary of the USSR in 1964.

A
Nikita Khrushchev
B
Leonid Brezhnev
C
Joseph Stalin
6

Which statement provides the best generalization of the Soviet economy under Brezhnev?

A
Economic growth declined, and consumers suffered shortages of basic goods.
B
Citizens enjoyed strong economic growth and rising wages.
C
The government managed to increase production of food and other consumer items.
D
Reforms resulted in a gradual shift from communism to capitalism.
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What were the effects of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan? Check all that apply.About 15,000 Soviet troops were killed.More than one million Afghan civilians died. Many farms, villages, and cities were destroyed.The USSR successfully defeated Afghan insurgents. The Soviets engaged the United States in a proxy war. The USSR signed the SALT II treaty with the United States.

A
About 15,000 Soviet troops were killed.
B
More than one million Afghan civilians died.
C
Many farms, villages, and cities were destroyed.
D
The USSR successfully defeated Afghan insurgents.
E
The Soviets engaged the United States in a proxy war.
F
The USSR signed the SALT II treaty with the United States.
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How did the Cold War change under President Reagan? Check all that apply.The détente policy was continued. The United States built up its military.The United States developed the SDI plan. The arms race slowed. The United States and the USSR built more missiles.

A
The détente policy was continued.
B
The United States built up its military.
C
The United States developed the SDI plan.
D
The arms race slowed.
E
The United States and the USSR built more missiles.
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What does this image suggest about the Soviet perspective on the SALT II agreement?

A
Soviet leaders believed this agreement would finally bring an end to the Cold War.
B
Soviet leaders believed this agreement would benefit the USSR in a number of ways.
C
Soviet leaders believed this agreement was a necessary evil to ease Cold War tensions.
D
Soviet leaders believed this agreement was the only way to stop communism.

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