End of the Cold War

Question 1

What was the purpose of Nikita Khrushchev’s secret speech?

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C: to condemn the policies of his predecessor

Question 2

Based on this passage, what was Lenin’s view of Stalin?

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C: Stalin’s personal character made him unfit to serve as the party’s leader.

Question 3

Based on this passage, what was Khrushchev’s view of Stalin?

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D: Stalin harmed anyone who did not agree with him and his policies.

Question 4

Which Soviet policies and practices does this passage condemn? Check all that apply.

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A: the cult of the individual; B: the increase in censorship; C: the rise of the secret police; E: the executions of the Great Purge

Question 5

In this passage, Khrushchev claims that the “cult of the individual” is harmful because it

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B: celebrates the leader over the party.

Question 6

What were the limitations of Khrushchev’s reforms? Check all that apply.He allowed Poland to have greater autonomy, but not Hungary.He relaxed censorship for some publications, but not for others.He remained very critical of the Western system of capitalism.His changes were too close to Stalin’s policies and practices. His reforms were too small in scope for most Soviet officials. His changes were radical and led to a shift to conservatism.

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A: He allowed Poland to have greater autonomy, but not Hungary.; B: He relaxed censorship for some publications, but not for others.; C: He remained very critical of the Western system of capitalism.; F: His changes were radical and led to a shift to conservatism.

Question 7

Question 7

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This period in the history of the Soviet Union is known as .: de-Stalinization; One of the most important reforms was .: the relaxation of censorship; At this time, the nation also worked to relations with the United States.: improve

Question 8

perestroika✔ de-Stalinizationthe Great Purge

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B: ✔ de-Stalinization

Question 9

an increase in executions✔ the relaxation of censorshipthe rise of the secret police

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B: ✔ the relaxation of censorship

Question 10

dismiss✔ improvecut off

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B: ✔ improve

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