End of the Cold War Answers

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What was one result of the breakup of the Soviet Union?

A
Russia faced a smooth transition from its communist system to capitalism and democracy.
B
The Russian military attempted to seize control of the government in a violent coup d’état.
C
Former republics of the Soviet Union joined a new nation that became known as Russia.
D
Russia briefly led a confederation of independent states and maintained some control of the region.
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After détente was abandoned, the U.S. president believed that the Cold War could be won by

A
outspending the Soviet Union on weapons.
B
undermining Soviet influence in Eastern Europe.
C
bombing the Soviet Union and its satellite states.
D
engaging the Soviet people directly.
3

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

A
belligerent.
B
hesitant.
C
dismissive.
D
cooperative.
4

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

A
nuclear war
B
direct conflict
C
arms race
D
cooperation
5

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

A
Eastern Europeans began to rebel against their governments.
B
China was inspired to liberalize its economy.
C
Cubans rioted to obtain the same reforms as the Soviets.
D
North Korea started negotiations to unify with South Korea.
6

Which best describes what occurred during the détente era?

A
arms reduction
B
arms limitation
C
alliance formation
D
increased openness
7

Why did Mikhail Gorbachev have trouble retaining support from hard-line communists?

A
He denounced Boris Yeltsin.
B
He threatened to dismantle the communist system.
C
He promised reform in Eastern Europe.
D
He refused to crush rebellions in Eastern Europe.
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Which of these were included in the SALT I (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks) treaty? Select two answers.

A
a cap on nuclear arms
B
a ban on nuclear arms
C
an end to proxy wars
D
a limit on launch sites
E
a ban on missile programs
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In which year did Communist rule end in the Soviet Union?

A
1989
B
1990
C
1991
D
1992
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Which term best describes Mikhail Gorbachev as the leader of the Soviet Union?

A
reformer
B
hard-liner
C
isolationist
D
reactionary

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