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Why would the Soviet Union consider the reforms of the 1980s to be a failure?

A
They led to protests against democracy.
B
They did not result in any new freedoms.
C
They resulted in expansion of military forces.
D
They led to democratic revolutions across the region.
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Which best describes a major challenge faced by Soviet President Boris Yeltsin in the 1990s?

A
expanding the military
B
gaining support from the West
C
complying with the SALT treaties
D
transitioning to a free-market economy
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Which describes the main difference between perestroika and glasnost?

A
Perestroika produced more freedoms in civilian life, while glasnost reduced military power.
B
Perestroika reformed the military, while glasnost reduced government oversight of the economy.
C
Perestroika dismantled nuclear weapons, while glasnost reduced government oversight of journalists.
D
Perestroika relaxed government control of the economy, while glasnost expanded freedom of the press.
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What was the main purpose of the Berlin Wall at the time of its construction?

A
to prevent people from leaving East Berlin for West Berlin
B
to prevent soldiers from East Berlin and West Berlin from fighting
C
to prevent black market trade between East Berlin and West Berlin
D
to prevent cultural exchanges between East Berlin and West Berlin
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How did the collapse of communism in neighboring countries contribute to the fall of the Berlin Wall?

A
People in East Berlin were inspired to push for change.
B
People in West Berlin were willing to take military action.
C
People in East Berlin were pressured to vote for new leaders.
D
People in West Berlin were ready to compromise with the communists.
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What was the significance of Vaclav Havel being elected president of Czechoslovakia?

A
He was already powerful in the government.
B
He had supported the previous communist government.
C
He had led large strikes against the previous government.
D
He was a famous writer who opposed the previous government.
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How did glasnost affect Soviet states outside Russia?

A
More open trade increased stability in those countries.
B
More tension led to military buildup in those countries.
C
More open speech led to protests against the Soviet Union in those countries.
D
More friendly relationships led to reunification between the Soviet Union and those countries.
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What was a main outcome of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty?

A
Weapons of certain types were limited.
B
Diplomatic relations worsened over time.
C
Tensions between the countries were resolved.
D
Weapons in certain locations were removed.
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What caused Soviet leaders to make reforms in the 1980s? Select three options.Soviet productivity had dropped.The Soviet economy was improving.Soviet living standards were becoming worse.The Soviet military was fighting an unpopular war in Afghanistan.Soviet citizens were calling for a closer relationship with the United States.

A
Soviet productivity had dropped.
B
The Soviet economy was improving.
C
Soviet living standards were becoming worse.
D
The Soviet military was fighting an unpopular war in Afghanistan.
E
Soviet citizens were calling for a closer relationship with the United States.
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Which was a key part of the process for reunifying Germany?

A
replacing communist leaders
B
erecting government buildings
C
strengthening the German economy
D
ending communist rule in other countries

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