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Under Leonid Brezhnev’s leadership, Soviet citizens

A
welcomed the shift to capitalism.
B
enjoyed strong economic growth and rising wages.
C
suffered from widespread famine and starvation.
D
suffered shortages of basic goods.
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In a command economy, people are not free to

A
buy consumer goods.
B
work in factories.
C
make production or monetary choices.
D
receive an education.
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Which is the best description of the Cold War?

A
the period of global tensions between the United States and western Europe
B
the years when the United States and Nazi Germany were at war
C
the period of global tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union
D
the years when Leonid Brezhnev led the United States
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Which strategic advantage might a country gain from following a policy of détente?

A
dominance over its weaker neighbors
B
extra money due to holding down military costs
C
victory in the space race
D
assurance that it would win the arms race
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This political cartoon was published in 1980.

Question illustration
A
the two sides are engaged in a friendly duel.
B
Muslim rebels have invaded the Soviet Union.
C
Muslim rebels are resisting the invading Soviet forces.
D
the two sides are involved in a border dispute.
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Under President Reagan, the United States began to develop the Strategic Defense Initiative, nicknamed "Star Wars.” What was the goal of that plan?

A
to build up the nation’s defenses
B
to strengthen the nation’s offensive power
C
to support the nation’s space program
D
to continue the policy of détente
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Read the excerpt from a speech made by Ronald Reagan in 1983.Since the dawn of the atomic age, we've sought to reduce the risk of war by maintaining a strong deterrent and by seeking genuine arms control. "Deterrence" means simply this: making sure any adversary who thinks about attacking the United States, or our allies, or our vital interests, concludes that the risks to him outweigh any potential gains.

A
ability to attack other nations.
B
willingness to start peace talks.
C
desire to seek arms control.
D
strength to resist attack.
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Which best describes the Cold War during the years when Nikita Khrushchev led the Soviet Union?

A
Cold War tensions were relaxed because Khrushchev was a dedicated reformer.
B
Cold War tensions were at their height, especially after Khrushchev ordered an end to Leonid Brezhnev’s domestic reforms.
C
Cold War tensions were relaxed because Khrushchev ordered that the Berlin Wall be destroyed.
D
Cold War tensions were at their height, especially because of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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Read the excerpt from a speech by Ronald Reagan in 1983.The defense policy of the United States is based on a simple premise: The United States does not start fights. We will never be an aggressor. We maintain our strength in order to deter and defend against aggression – to preserve freedom and peace.

A
The United States is strong and will defend any nation facing communist aggression.
B
The Soviet Union should be careful because the United States could invade at any time.
C
The United States will never fight in a war again and only seeks world peace.
D
The Soviet Union should withdraw from Eastern Europe so that its nations can live in freedom.
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Leonid Brezhnev’s main priority as leader of the USSR was to

A
invade the United States.
B
strengthen military and space programs.
C
increase funding for cultural and religious programs.
D
introduce capitalist reforms to the economy.

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