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Twenty years after the fall of communism, what problem does Belarus face?

A
a critical shortage of government jobs
B
almost total privatization of the economy
C
runaway inflation after adopting the euro
D
an inefficient and outmoded industrial base
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What benefits came from the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe? Select three answers.greater freedom of movementbroader range of public servicesmore honesty in governmentgrowth in entrepreneurshipmore contact with Western Europe

A
greater freedom of movement
B
broader range of public services
C
more honesty in government
D
growth in entrepreneurship
E
more contact with Western Europe
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Why was the European Coal and Steel Community created? Select two answers.to develop new coal and steel supplies overseasto share the management of heavy industry to help prevent the creation of weapons of warto stop foreign exports of coal and steelto enforce safety rules in mining industries

A
to develop new coal and steel supplies overseas
B
to share the management of heavy industry
C
to help prevent the creation of weapons of war
D
to stop foreign exports of coal and steel
E
to enforce safety rules in mining industries
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What was the longest-lasting effect of the losses in World War II?

A
Nations realized they could not afford another world war.
B
European leaders agreed to permanent peace treaties.
C
Millions of people never recovered their jobs and homes.
D
Factory owners decided to shut down rather than rebuild.
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Which nation suffered the largest population loss in World War II?

A
Germany
B
Italy
C
France
D
Soviet Union
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After the collapse of the Soviet Union, many countries that had been under communist control.

A
began to transition to democratic societies.
B
continued with their own form of communist government.
C
were ready and eager for economic changes.
D
became angry and stubbornly opposed to reform.
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How did the European Union’s new common market change life for workers?

A
Workers could move freely between nations.
B
Many workers unionized and demanded benefits.
C
Most workers earned more competitive wages.
D
Workers could share jobs and work fewer hours.
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1950
B
1955
C
1960
D
1965
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One challenge faced by the European Union is the

A
inadequate educational and health care systems.
B
continued restrictions on movement between countries.
C
low standard of living compared to communist nations.
D
vast difference in per capita income among states.
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What is the definition of a common market?

A
shared goods and services in multiple nations
B
a single currency shared between nations
C
no barriers to trade from nation to nation
D
free and open competition between nations

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