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Which of these were effects of the arms race? Choose four correct answers.

A
building of large numbers of fallout shelters
B
greater trade between the East and West
C
cooperation in space exploration
D
heightened world tensions
E
increased study of science and math
F
fear of nuclear attack
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Pollution occurs when

A
too many people handle the substances.
B
a harmful substance is detected.
C
harmful substances build to unhealthy levels.
D
there is too much of any substance.
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During the revision phase for a document-based essay, a writer should

A
cite information from several relevant sources.
B
check that the topic is clear and the language is effective.
C
identify academic, non-biased sources for research.
D
analyze the prompt and identify the format.
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The United States wanted to stop the spread of communism in order to

A
become the world’s only superpower.
B
preserve the American way of life.
C
prevent another world war.
D
bolster foreign trade.
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After he came to power, Lenin established the Cheka. What was the Cheka’s goal?

A
to revive Russia’s industries
B
to bring democracy to Russia
C
to identify enemies of the Russian Revolution
D
to reassure the Russian people
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Why did the Soviets control the content of media in satellite countries?

A
to ensure public acceptance and conformity to policies
B
to limit information about recent events in other countries
C
to discourage those who might want to become leaders
D
to guarantee that the news accurately reflected events
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Which of these was true of the Contras during the Nicaraguan civil war?

A
The Contras received support from the U.S. government.
B
The Contras received support from the Soviet Union.
C
The Contras overthrew the Sandinista government.
D
The Contras overthrew the Somoza government.
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Most countries that aligned with the United States during the Cold War

A
were located in Eastern Europe.
B
allowed free elections.
C
were members of the Warsaw Pact.
D
had communist governments.
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A developing country rebuilding its roads might turn to which UN organization for help?

A
the World Health Organization
B
UNICEF
C
the Security Council
D
the World Bank
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A nation pursuing a policy of détente would most likely

A
stop all spending on military programs.
B
engage in discussions and negotiations.
C
declare war on its enemies.
D
invade neighboring countries.
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As president of Chile, Augusto Pinochet

A
stopped human rights violations.
B
improved business and the economy.
C
increased populist programs.
D
committed human rights violations.
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How did the Japanese government respond to the Allies’ bombing campaign?

A
They built a larger and more powerful military.
B
They launched an atomic bomb.
C
They refused to end the war.
D
They surrendered after popular protests.

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