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Glasnost
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Détente
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Perestroika
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Democracy
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How did Reagan’s approach toward the USSR shift after Gorbachev came to power?

A
Reagan agreed to ban all nuclear missiles.
B
Reagan agreed to meet openly with Soviet leaders.
C
Reagan agreed to increase involvement in conflicts.
D
Reagan agreed to end all Cold War policies.
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What was Gorbachev’s reaction to Eastern European protests against the Soviets?

A
He rebelled against the Soviets.
B
He used military force to stop the protests.
C
He refused to use military force to stop the protests.
D
He called for a meeting with the Eastern European leaders.
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In the 1980s, more Russians worked to encourage change in the government by

A
establishing a new political system.
B
rallying for democratic reforms.
C
supporting the democratic system.
D
resisting Gorbachev’s reforms.
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Gorbachev’s reforms caused many people in Eastern Europe to

A
support the Soviets.
B
rebel against the Soviets.
C
ask for US support.
D
rally for democratic reform.
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What is the correct order of events that led to the breakup of the Soviet Union?

A
I. The crisis in Afghanistan occurred. II. Military force was not used to stop protests in Eastern Europe. III. Many Soviets became fearful of rapid changes in the country. IV. The Soviet Union faced huge expenses.
B
I. Military force was not used to stop protests in Eastern Europe. II. The Soviet Union faced huge expenses. III. The crisis in Afghanistan occurred. IV. Many Soviets became fearful of rapid changes in the country.
C
I. Many Soviets became fearful of rapid changes in the country. II. The Soviet Union faced huge expenses. III. Military force was not used to stop protests in Eastern Europe. IV. The crisis in Afghanistan occurred.
D
I. Many Soviets became fearful of rapid changes in the country. II. Force was not used to stop protests in Eastern Europe. III. The crisis in Afghanistan occurred. IV. The Soviet Union faced huge expenses.
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Regarding the end of the Cold War, what was the most significant event of 1991?

A
the military reversed in Afghanistan
B
Gorbachev took power
C
the collapse of the USSR
D
the fall of the Berlin Wall
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What effect did the breakup of the Soviet Union have on the Cold War?

A
The Cold War became a more critical issue.
B
The Cold War continued with Russia only.
C
The Cold War continued, unaffected.
D
The Cold War came to an end.
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Glasnost and perestroika changed daily life for Soviet citizens culturally by allowing

A
unrestricted radio and television exposure.
B
uncensored access to written media.
C
exposure to Western pop culture.
D
exposure to communist ideas.
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Look at the map.Which would be the best title for the map?

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A
Western Europe
B
Newly Dependent Russia and Eastern Europe
C
Newly Independent Countries of the Former USSR
D
The USSR
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Boris Yeltsin was eventually forced to resign as Russian president because

A
he was leading another republic.
B
the USSR was restored.
C
the shift to capitalism became difficult.
D
Russia returned to communism.
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The Soviet Union faced a serious foreign-policy crisis in which country?

A
the United States
B
Bulgaria
C
Germany
D
Afghanistan
14

What was an important result of the USSR breaking up into fifteen different countries?

A
Some people lost their citizenship status.
B
Trade between countries became extremely difficult.
C
Family members were likely to be citizens of different countries.
D
Travel between countries was no longer allowed.

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