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This Chinese poster reads, "Long live the victory of the Korean People's Army and the Chinese People's Volunteers Army!”

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Its message is reliable because it shows the actual outcome of the Korean War.
B
Its message is reliable because it shows what the Chinese artist felt about the Korean War.
C
Its message is unreliable because it is poorly drawn and its viewpoint is unclear.
D
Its message is unreliable because it is an example of pro-communist propaganda.
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What was the result of Gorbachev’s reaction to the Eastern European protests against the Soviet Union?

A
The majority of Russians demanded more democratic reforms.
B
The majority of Russians demanded a return to communism.
C
Opposition to him within the government decreased.
D
Opposition to him within the government increased.
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Did the pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square in 1989 prompt political reform in China?

A
No. They prompted the government to censor the Internet.
B
Yes. They led to the start of voting in local elections.
C
No. They brought about no democratic changes.
D
Yes. They forced the government to allow opposition parties.
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A
John Kennedy
B
Lyndon Johnson
C
Richard Nixon
D
Gerald Ford
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After World War II, the United Nations wanted the Korean people to

A
remain divided.
B
hold elections and reunite the country.
C
reunite immediately.
D
settle their problems by themselves.
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One main goal of the protests in Hungary and Czechoslovakia was to achieve

A
improved wages.
B
safer working conditions.
C
increased freedoms.
D
better living conditions.
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What is the most likely reason the arms race created problems for Khrushchev?

A
Spending vast sums on the military crippled the economy.
B
Supporting communist wars around the globe wore down the military.
C
Withdrawing from Cuba indicated weakness to party members.
D
Communicating aggressively with the United States resembled the attitudes of Stalin.
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Which of these resulted from the Geneva Accords? Check all that apply.

A
The war between France and Vietnam ended.
B
North Vietnam became part of the Soviet Union.
C
It was agreed that an election for leadership would be held.
D
Vietnam was divided along the 17th parallel.
E
The Vietnam War ended swiftly.
F
Vietnam gained independence from France.
G
Vietnam gained independence from the United States.
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Why did the Soviets control the content of media in satellite countries?

A
to guarantee that the news accurately reflected events
B
to discourage those who might want to become leaders
C
to ensure public acceptance and conformity to policies
D
to limit information about recent events in other countries
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After World War II, which descriptions best applied to South Korea? Check all that apply.

A
communist country
B
ally of the United States
C
democratic country
D
ally of the Soviet Union
E
ally of China
F
former colony of Japan
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Has the one-child policy been effective in reaching its goal?

A
No. China is the most populous country in the world.
B
Yes. The population of China is decreasing.
C
No. The policy has left China with more men than women.
D
Yes. The birth rate and fertility rate have dropped.
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Glasnost and perestroika changed daily life for Soviet citizens economically by

A
allowing private ownership of businesses.
B
allowing the formation of trade unions.
C
imposing limits on the cost of goods.
D
imposing a minimum wage for workers.
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The graph shows the growth of national income in the Soviet Union between 1960 and 1985.

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A
There was continued income growth.
B
There was a downturn in economic growth.
C
The trend on the graph reflects a positive upturn in income growth.
D
The United States had higher economic growth.
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The Korean War ended in

A
victory for the North.
B
a stalemate.
C
victory for the United Nations.
D
victory for South Korea.
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Why did the United States believe the domino theory applied to Vietnam?

A
because Vietnam shared a border with China
B
because Vietnam received support from Cuba
C
because Vietnam had colonial ties to France
D
because Vietnam was allied with North Korea

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