Modernization in China Answers

0 verified answers1 views

Free Preview

During which era did détente mainly occur?

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

Free Preview

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

SALT I slowed the arms race.

SALT I ended the arms race.

SALT I reduced the number of weapons.

SALT I banned nuclear arms production.

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

reformer

hard-liner

isolationist

reactionary

Ultimately, the reforms initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev led to

the rise of Vladimir Putin.

increased hostilities with Western Europe.

the downfall of the Soviet Union.

improved relations with the Soviet satellite states.

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

Russia faced a smooth transition from its communist system to capitalism and democracy.

The Russian military attempted to seize control of the government in a violent coup d’état.

Former republics of the Soviet Union joined a new nation that became known as Russia.

Russia briefly led a confederation of independent states and maintained some control of the region.

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course