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The map makes it clear that

A
the United States had targeted Cuba for nuclear attack.
B
missiles launched from Cuba could strike anywhere on the US mainland.
C
a nuclear explosion in Cuba could affect the environment of the entire US.
D
missiles launched from the island of Cuba could reach the Soviet Union.
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Which of these were the Allied leaders meeting to discuss?

A
strategies for dealing with Hitler’s demands for more land
B
ways to prevent the Cold War
C
Europe’s future now that Germany had been defeated
D
plans to share knowledge about atomic weapons
3

Which best explains why the guards are displaying books?

A
The “Little Red Book” established a set of guidelines for how enemies were to be treated by the Red Guards.
B
The “Little Red Book” detailed the rights and responsibilities people had when confronted by the Red Guards.
C
The “Little Red Book” contained famous quotes from Mao, which the Red Guards were required to read.
D
The “Little Red Book” explained Mao’s Communist ideology, which all people in China were required to read.
4

The most important goal of the Schuman Plan was to

A
improve French-German relations.
B
attain stability and peace in Europe.
C
align European nations economically.
D
strengthen political ties across nations.
5

What goal characterized the Chinese revolutionaries in 1911?

A
fighting for economic freedom
B
aiming to unseat Chiang Kai-shek
C
seeking a new capitalist government
D
supporting strong ties with Europe
6

During the Cold War, the United States supported anti-communist dictators who committed human rights abuses and opposed democratic freedoms. What does this indicate about the actual goal of the United States?

A
The actual U.S. goal was to prompt dictators to change their ways.
B
The actual U.S. goal was to undermine Soviet influence.
C
The actual U.S. goal was to take over the dictators’ countries.
D
The actual U.S. goal was to control local populations in these countries
7

Détente means

A
a relaxing of tensions.
B
increased openness.
C
restructuring.
D
reform.
8

Which best characterizes Europe in the period between the signing of the Schuman Plan and the formation of the European Union?

A
Nations reestablished armed forces and security.
B
Nations failed to overcome World War II losses.
C
Nations slowly rebuilt their individual strengths.
D
Nations took sizable steps toward cooperation.
9

Genocide is defined as

A
dismantling a government without notice and banishing its leaders.
B
deliberately killing people for religious, ethnic, or political reasons.
C
relocating an ethnic group against its will through the use of force.
D
forcing citizens to accept a new political regime they oppose.
10

Which best describes the two sides that faced each other during the Cold War?

A
Europeans and Asians
B
Christians and Muslims
C
Catholics and Protestants
D
Communists and non-Communists
11

Why did the United States withdraw its support for the Aswan Dam?

A
Egypt had refused to join an American-led alliance in the Middle East..
B
The US government did not want to get involved in a Middle East conflict.
C
The Soviet Union had taken control of the dam against US objections.
D
The Aswan Dam was no longer considered to be an important project.
12

Which is the best definition of a command economy?

A
an economy based on one type of product
B
an economy managed by the government
C
an economy based on supply and demand
D
an economy under the command of workers
13

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
People were willing to be patient.
D
Few expected the quotas to be met.
14

What happened in Poland in 1989?

A
Lech Walesa became the first freely elected president.
B
Workers finally were given the right to form unions.
C
The Polish government banned all workers’ unions.
D
Many solidarity candidates were voted out of office.
15

In addition to support from the people, what else did the Communists have in their favor during their war with the Nationalists?

A
more effective military strategies
B
backing from European powers
C
more modern weaponry
D
assistance from the Soviets
16

Which best explains why the Great Leap Forward hurt China’s economy?

A
The changes meant fewer workers for factories and farms.
B
The changes led to a demoralized and inefficient workforce.
C
The changes meant farms could no longer produce enough food.
D
The changes led to widespread poverty and millions of homeless.
17

How did Mikhail Gorbachev differ from previous Soviet leaders?

A
He recognized that the Soviet Union needed to adapt.
B
He acknowledged that communism was not viable.
C
He did not actually believe in communism.
D
He sought to cooperate with the United States.
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Which of these words best characterizes the ambassador’s perspective of American foreign policy?

A
support
B
acceptance
C
indifference
D
distrust

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