Khrushchev and the Cold War Answers

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Under Khrushchev, how did the USSR proceed in the arms race with the US?

They developed new and powerful weapons.

They used weapons to invade other countries.

They attacked dissenters with advanced weapons.

They manufactured more weapons than other countries.

What was the main reason Khrushchev called for increased agricultural output?

to improve the standard of living

to eliminate hunger among the poor

to create more confidence in the government

to discourage the production of more goods

What does the term “de-Stalinization” mean?

removing Stalin’s name

changing Stalin’s policies

supporting Stalin’s opinions

opposing Stalin’s party

What was the primary reason Nagy was removed as prime minister of Hungary?

Thousands of Hungarians decided to flee the country.

Many Hungarians were killed in a rebellion.

The Soviets wanted to reverse democratic reforms.

The Soviets wished to send a warning to other countries.

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

They wished to go back to a totalitarian government.

They wished to develop a cultural identity.

They wanted to go back to a more-democratic government.

They wanted to support the decisions of the party.

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de-Stalinization

economic issues

disagreements with other countries

revolts by satellite states

How were Dubček and Nagy similar?

They forced Russians to offer concessions.

They made serious efforts to improve their countries.

They wanted to be in charge of the Communist Party.

They insisted on improving working conditions for the people.

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