End of the Cold War

Question 1

Over the course of his presidency, Ronald Reagan’s approach toward the Soviet Union became more

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cooperative.

Question 2

What was the practical effect of the SALT I (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks) treaty?

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SALT I slowed the arms race.

Question 3

Ultimately, the reforms initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev led to

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the downfall of the Soviet Union.

Question 4

During which era did détente mainly occur?

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1970s

Question 5

Which best describes what occurred during the détente era?

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arms limitation

Question 6

Which term best describes the Soviet states' transition into independence?

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challenging

Question 7

After détente was abandoned, the U.S. president believed that the Cold War could be won by

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outspending the Soviet Union on weapons.

Question 8

How did changes in the Soviet Union affect people in other communist countries?

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Eastern Europeans began to rebel against their governments.

Question 9

Which of these was a feature of the relationship between the Soviet Union and the United States in the era leading up to détente?

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arms race

Question 10

Which term best describes Mikhail Gorbachev as the leader of the Soviet Union?

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reformer

End of the Cold War Answers