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The United States wanted to stop the spread of communism in order to

A
prevent another world war.
B
preserve the American way of life.
C
bolster foreign trade.
D
become the world’s only superpower.
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CommunistNationalistRepublicansocialist

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Communist
B
Nationalist
C
Republican
D
socialist
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Which of the following were effects of the arms race? Select four options. fear of nuclear attackcooperation in space explorationbuilding of large numbers of fallout sheltersincreased study of science and mathheightened world tensions greater trade between the East and West

A
fear of nuclear attack
B
cooperation in space exploration
C
building of large numbers of fallout shelters
D
increased study of science and math
E
heightened world tensions
F
greater trade between the East and West
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Glasnost and perestroika changed daily life for Soviet citizens economically by

A
allowing private ownership of businesses.
B
allowing the formation of trade unions.
C
imposing limits on the cost of goods.
D
imposing a minimum wage for workers.
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Which best describes why Japan’s economy played an important role in its relationship with the United States?

A
A weak economy could prompt Japan to restart the war.
B
A thriving economy would allow Japan to get rid of the occupying force.
C
A weak economy could make Japan turn to communism.
D
A thriving economy would guarantee Japan’s loyalty to the United States.
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What goal characterized the Chinese revolutionaries in 1911?

A
fighting for economic freedom
B
seeking a new capitalist government
C
supporting strong ties with Europe
D
aiming to unseat Chiang Kai-shek
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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 control local populations in these countries
C
The actual U.S. goal was to take over the dictators’ countries.
D
The actual U.S. goal was to undermine Soviet influence.
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In what ways did the Cultural Revolution influence Chinese society? Check all that apply.The working class flourished as industrial production grew.The education system was decimated by school closures.The people’s belief in communism soared as the country prospered.The government imprisoned thousands in reeducation camps.The farms succeeded after the government banned communes.The government destroyed many important cultural artifacts.

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The working class flourished as industrial production grew.
B
The education system was decimated by school closures.
C
The people’s belief in communism soared as the country prospered.
D
The government imprisoned thousands in reeducation camps.
E
The farms succeeded after the government banned communes.
F
The government destroyed many important cultural artifacts.
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The graph shows the growth of national income in the Soviet Union between 1960 and 1985.

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A
There was continued income growth.
B
There was a downturn in economic growth.
C
The trend on the graph reflects a positive upturn in income growth.
D
The United States had higher economic growth.
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Which best describes how Japan changed in the long term as a direct result of the US occupation?

A
Japan became a global economic force.
B
Japan developed the ability to eliminate communist influences.
C
Japan became a democracy with a free market economy.
D
Japan was unable to sustain a military force.
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A nation pursuing a policy of détente would most likely

A
invade neighboring countries.
B
engage in discussions and negotiations.
C
stop all spending on military programs.
D
declare war on its enemies.
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What occurred under the policy of perestroika? Check all that apply.Some private ownership of business was allowed.Government control of the economy was reduced.Some non-communist candidates were allowed.Democratic government was established.Totalitarianism remained as strong as ever.

A
Some private ownership of business was allowed.
B
Government control of the economy was reduced.
C
Some non-communist candidates were allowed.
D
Democratic government was established.
E
Totalitarianism remained as strong as ever.
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What is the most likely reason the arms race created problems for Khrushchev?

A
Spending vast sums on the military crippled the economy.
B
Supporting communist wars around the globe wore down the military.
C
Withdrawing from Cuba indicated weakness to party members.
D
Communicating aggressively with the United States resembled the attitudes of Stalin.
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The Soviet Union’s approach to security differed from the US approach because the Soviets sought to

A
reduce foreign influence.
B
stabilize the region.
C
prevent domestic revolutions.
D
protect itself from attack.

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