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What led to a period of an improved relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union in the early 1970s?

A
The two countries signed an agreement to join forces in a war.
B
The two countries agreed to get rid of their nuclear stockpiles.
C
The two countries agreed that the spread of communism was a good thing.
D
The two countries signed an agreement to prevent accidental military clashes.
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Why did Ronald Reagan want Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin Wall?

A
The wall symbolized the communist rule and way of life.
B
The wall caused economic problems for West Germany.
C
The wall protected a major base that the US wanted to attack.
D
The wall stopped people from being able to get into East Germany.
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Which events led to the reunification of Germany? Check all that apply.the fall of the Berlin Walllarge strikes led by unionslarge protests at religious gatheringsfree elections that voted out communist leadersthe collapse of communism in neighboring countries

A
the fall of the Berlin Wall
B
large strikes led by unions
C
large protests at religious gatherings
D
free elections that voted out communist leaders
E
the collapse of communism in neighboring countries
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What effect did the coup of 1991 in Moscow have?

A
It resulted in the fall of the Berlin Wall.
B
It restored the communist leaders to power.
C
It accelerated the breakup of the Soviet Union.
D
It overthrew Boris Yeltsin as president of Russia.
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Which statement appropriately describes Russia today?

A
Russia is a world economic, political, and military leader.
B
Russia continues to be split into more independent countries.
C
Russia is an isolated country that refuses to trade with other countries.
D
Russia has formed a small central government with little influence.

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