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During the Cold War, the United States supported anti-communist dictators who committed human rights abuses and opposed democratic freedoms. What does this indicate about the actual goal of the United States?

A
The actual U.S. goal was to prompt dictators to change their ways.
B
The actual U.S. goal was to control local populations in these countries
C
The actual U.S. goal was to take over the dictators’ countries.
D
The actual U.S. goal was to undermine Soviet influence.
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Most countries that aligned with the United States during the Cold War

A
had communist governments.
B
were located in Eastern Europe.
C
allowed free elections.
D
were members of the Warsaw Pact.
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By the time the Korean War ended in 1953,

A
China had seized the peninsula, annexing Korea.
B
Korea was united under a democratic government.
C
the division of the Korean peninsula remained unchanged.
D
Korea was united under an independent Communist government.
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In a command economy, economic decisions are made by

A
consumers.
B
the law of supply and demand.
C
the government.
D
voters.
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Which of these was true of the Contras during the Nicaraguan civil war?

A
The Contras overthrew the Somoza government.
B
The Contras received support from the U.S. government.
C
The Contras overthrew the Sandinista government.
D
The Contras received support from the Soviet Union.
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What negative effects did East Germany experience after reunification? Select two options.

A
communist rebellions
B
anger at reunification costs
C
reduction in unemployment
D
many business closings
E
slow economic growth
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The Soviet Union’s approach to security differed from the US approach because the Soviets sought to

A
reduce foreign influence.
B
stabilize the region.
C
prevent domestic revolutions.
D
protect itself from attack.
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In what ways did the Cultural Revolution influence Chinese society? Check all that apply.

A
The working class flourished as industrial production grew.
B
The education system was decimated by school closures.
C
The people’s belief in communism soared as the country prospered.
D
The government imprisoned thousands in reeducation camps.
E
The farms succeeded after the government banned communes.
F
The government destroyed many important cultural artifacts.
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Why did the United States withdraw its support for the Aswan Dam?

A
The US government did not want to get involved in a Middle East conflict.
B
The Aswan Dam was no longer considered to be an important project.
C
The Soviet Union had taken control of the dam against US objections.
D
Egypt had refused to join an American-led alliance in the Middle East..
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What role did workers play in the failure of the Great Leap Forward?

A
They made poorly constructed products and revolted against government leaders.
B
They made well-crafted products but did not earn significant sums of money for the government.
C
They made poorly constructed products and struggled to make money for their families.
D
They made well-crafted products but often went on strike because of working conditions.
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________ used the tactic of ethnic cleansing to eliminate Muslims.

A
Bosnia
B
Croatia
C
Serbia
D
Macedonia
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The map shows the United States and Cuba at the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962.

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A
the United States had targeted Cuba for nuclear attack.
B
missiles launched from the island of Cuba could reach the Soviet Union.
C
a nuclear explosion in Cuba could affect the environment of the entire US.
D
missiles launched from Cuba could strike anywhere on the US mainland.
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During the Cultural Revolution, Chinese leaders most influenced citizens through

A
violence.
B
propaganda.
C
taxes.
D
paranoia.
14

Which of the following best describes the two sides that faced each other during the Cold War?

A
Catholics and Protestants
B
Christians and Muslims
C
Communists and non-Communists
D
Europeans and Asians
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Which best describes how Deng’s move to work with international experts on matters of science and technology was a major departure from previous government policy in China?

A
China had had a policy of self-reliance.
B
China had refused to embrace modern technology.
C
China had established local teams of experts.
D
China had been closed to most foreigners.
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Read the passage from a speech President Kennedy gave in Berlin in 1963.There are many people in the world who really don't understand, or say they don't, what is the great issue between the free world and the Communist world. Let them come to Berlin. There are some who say that communism is the wave of the future. Let them come to Berlin. And there are some who say in Europe and elsewhere we can work with the Communists. Let them come to Berlin. And there are even a few who say that it is true that communism is an evil system, but it permits us to make economic progress. Lass' sic nach Berlin kommen. Let them come to Berlin.

A
learn to work with Communists.
B
escape from the tensions of the Cold War.
C
see first-hand the evils of communism.
D
study the benefits of communism.
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What advantage did the Chinese Communists have during the civil war with the Nationalists in 1945?

A
support from the Soviets
B
control over major urban centers
C
backing from the wealthiest citizens
D
more modern weaponry
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What happened when Hungary opened its borders?

A
West Germans began to move to Hungary.
B
Hungarians fled for East and West Germany.
C
Germans fought over Hungarian territory.
D
Thousands of people left East Germany.
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Which of the following were effects of the arms race? Select four options.

A
fear of nuclear attack
B
cooperation in space exploration
C
building of large numbers of fallout shelters
D
increased study of science and math
E
heightened world tensions
F
greater trade between the East and West
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A
Communist
B
Nationalist
C
Republican
D
socialist

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