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What is the most likely reason Dubcek’s easing of censorship threatened the Communist Party?

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Activities of the secret police might have been revealed.
B
Meetings could be held at any time and in any place.
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People could read about ideas contrary to state policy.
D
Citizens might write letters demanding higher pay.
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de-Stalinization
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economic issues
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disagreements with other countries
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revolts by satellite states
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What were the effects of communist policies in Eastern Europe? Check all that apply.Freedom of speech was eliminated.Enemies of the state were imprisoned.Agriculture and industry were privately owned.Cultural identity was destroyed.Consumer goods were available in abundance.

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Freedom of speech was eliminated.
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Enemies of the state were imprisoned.
C
Agriculture and industry were privately owned.
D
Cultural identity was destroyed.
E
Consumer goods were available in abundance.
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What is the primary reason satellite states adopted Khrushchev’s reforms?

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They wished to go back to a totalitarian government.
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They wished to develop a cultural identity.
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They wanted to go back to a more-democratic government.
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They wanted to support the decisions of the party.
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What was the primary reason Nagy was removed as prime minister of Hungary?

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Thousands of Hungarians decided to flee the country.
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Many Hungarians were killed in a rebellion.
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The Soviets wanted to reverse democratic reforms.
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The Soviets wished to send a warning to other countries.
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troops
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bombs
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missiles
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tanks
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Poland
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Russia
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Hungary
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Cuba
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How were Dubček and Nagy similar?

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They forced Russians to offer concessions.
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They made serious efforts to improve their countries.
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They wanted to be in charge of the Communist Party.
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They insisted on improving working conditions for the people.
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What does the term “de-Stalinization” mean?

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removing Stalin’s name
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changing Stalin’s policies
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supporting Stalin’s opinions
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opposing Stalin’s party
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What were the main effects of the Prague Spring? Check all that apply.Dubcek was allowed to become party secretary.People enjoyed new freedoms and multi-party elections.Brezhnev sent military troops into Czechoslovakia.The Soviets became afraid the country would slip from their control.The Soviets agreed to relax censorship in Czechoslovakia.

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Dubcek was allowed to become party secretary.
B
People enjoyed new freedoms and multi-party elections.
C
Brezhnev sent military troops into Czechoslovakia.
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The Soviets became afraid the country would slip from their control.
E
The Soviets agreed to relax censorship in Czechoslovakia.
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What was the primary reason Khrushchev objected to the concept of “enemy of the people”?

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The concept allowed Stalin to repress anyone he felt was a threat.
B
The concept made people afraid to accept any type of social change.
C
The concept forced individuals to support actions of the secret police.
D
The concept limited the amount of dialogue between Stalin and the party.
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What was the primary reason the Soviets reacted so aggressively to reform attempts?

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They wanted to demonstrate military strength.
B
The wanted to crush and eliminate noncommunist parties.
C
They believed control of the Communist Party should remain in Russia.
D
They feared losing control over large parts of Eastern Europe.
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What was the primary reason Nagy was removed as prime minister of Hungary?

A
Thousands of Hungarians decided to flee the country.
B
Many Hungarians were killed in a rebellion.
C
The Soviets wanted to reverse democratic reforms.
D
The Soviets wished to send a warning to other countries.
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One reform Khrushchev instituted was to

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eliminate the secret police.
B
limit censorship to the media.
C
allow political prisoners to be freed.
D
open the country to foreign visitors.
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How were Dubček and Nagy similar?

A
They forced Russians to offer concessions.
B
They made serious efforts to improve their countries.
C
They wanted to be in charge of the Communist Party.
D
They insisted on improving working conditions for the people.
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Which most contributed to the end of Khrushchev’s leadership?

A
de-Stalinization
B
economic issues
C
disagreements with other countries
D
revolts by satellite states
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Under Khrushchev, how did the USSR proceed in the arms race with the US?

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They developed new and powerful weapons.
B
They used weapons to invade other countries.
C
They attacked dissenters with advanced weapons.
D
They manufactured more weapons than other countries.
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What is the most likely reason Dubcek’s easing of censorship threatened the Communist Party?

A
Activities of the secret police might have been revealed.
B
Meetings could be held at any time and in any place.
C
People could read about ideas contrary to state policy.
D
Citizens might write letters demanding higher pay.
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What does the term “de-Stalinization” mean?

A
removing Stalin’s name
B
changing Stalin’s policies
C
supporting Stalin’s opinions
D
opposing Stalin’s party
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What was Khrushchev’s immediate goal in the space race?

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to encourage the development of industry
B
to be able to spy on other countries
C
to be the first to send a rocket into space
D
to eventually establish ownership of the moon

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