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Khrushchev and the Cold War Answers

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One reform Khrushchev instituted was to

A
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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What is the primary reason satellite states adopted Khrushchev’s reforms?

A
They wished to go back to a totalitarian government.
B
They wished to develop a cultural identity.
C
They wanted to go back to a more-democratic government.
D
They wanted to support the decisions of the party.
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A
Poland
B
Russia
C
Hungary
D
Cuba
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Under Khrushchev, how did the USSR proceed in the arms race with the US?

A
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 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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What was the primary reason Khrushchev objected to the concept of “enemy of the people”?

A
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?

A
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 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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How were Brezhnev and Stalin similar?

A
They developed a cult of personality.
B
They increased censorship of arts and literature.
C
They used troops to put down a rebellion.
D
They imprisoned individuals who spoke against them.
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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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A
troops
B
bombs
C
missiles
D
tanks
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What were the effects of communist policies in Eastern Europe? Check all that apply.

A
Freedom of speech was eliminated.
B
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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How were the rebellions in Poland and Hungary similar?

A
The workers there demanded political reforms.
B
The Soviets responded with military force.
C
The leaders were severely punished.
D
The Soviets agreed to make limited concessions.

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