AnswersWorld HistoryThe Cold War and Its Effects

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Which of these were the Allied leaders meeting to discuss?

A
ways to prevent the Cold War
B
strategies for dealing with Hitler’s demands for more land
C
Europe’s future now that Germany had been defeated
D
plans to share knowledge about atomic weapons
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Which of these words best characterizes the ambassador’s perspective of American foreign policy?

A
support
B
distrust
C
indifference
D
acceptance
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The map makes it clear that

A
a nuclear explosion in Cuba could affect the environment of the entire US.
B
missiles launched from Cuba could strike anywhere on the US mainland.
C
the United States had targeted Cuba for nuclear attack.
D
missiles launched from the island of Cuba could reach the Soviet Union.
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Which best explains why the guards are displaying books?

A
The “Little Red Book” detailed the rights and responsibilities people had when confronted by the Red Guards.
B
The “Little Red Book” explained Mao’s Communist ideology, which all people in China were required to read.
C
The “Little Red Book” established a set of guidelines for how enemies were to be treated by the Red Guards.
D
The “Little Red Book” contained famous quotes from Mao, which the Red Guards were required to read.
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How did Mikhail Gorbachev differ from previous Soviet leaders?

A
He recognized that the Soviet Union needed to adapt.
B
He sought to cooperate with the United States.
C
He acknowledged that communism was not viable.
D
He did not actually believe in communism.
6

What happened in Poland in 1989?

A
Many solidarity candidates were voted out of office.
B
The Polish government banned all workers’ unions.
C
Lech Walesa became the first freely elected president.
D
Workers finally were given the right to form unions.
7

What goal characterized the Chinese revolutionaries in 1911?

A
seeking a new capitalist government
B
aiming to unseat Chiang Kai-shek
C
supporting strong ties with Europe
D
fighting for economic freedom
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Which best explains why the Great Leap Forward hurt China’s economy?

A
The changes meant farms could no longer produce enough food.
B
The changes led to a demoralized and inefficient workforce.
C
The changes led to widespread poverty and millions of homeless.
D
The changes meant fewer workers for factories and farms.
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Genocide is defined as

A
relocating an ethnic group against its will through the use of force.
B
dismantling a government without notice and banishing its leaders.
C
deliberately killing people for religious, ethnic, or political reasons.
D
forcing citizens to accept a new political regime they oppose.
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Which is the best definition of a command economy?

A
an economy based on supply and demand
B
an economy based on one type of product
C
an economy managed by the government
D
an economy under the command of workers
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Why was Joseph Stalin’s first Five-Year Plan considered a success, even though it did not meet the quotas he set?

A
Stalin misreported economic data.
B
The economy still made sizable gains.
C
Few expected the quotas to be met.
D
People were willing to be patient.
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Détente means

A
increased openness.
B
restructuring.
C
a relaxing of tensions.
D
reform.
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Which best describes the two sides that faced each other during the Cold War?

A
Catholics and Protestants
B
Communists and non-Communists
C
Europeans and Asians
D
Christians and Muslims
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In addition to support from the people, what else did the Communists have in their favor during their war with the Nationalists?

A
backing from European powers
B
more effective military strategies
C
more modern weaponry
D
assistance from the Soviets

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