Vietnam — Unit test Answers

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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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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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Which of these was true of the Contras during the Nicaraguan civil war?

A
The Contras overthrew the Somoza government.
B
The Contras received support from the U.S. government.
C
The Contras overthrew the Sandinista government.
D
The Contras received support from the Soviet Union.
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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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Read the statement from Leonid Brezhnev.Each Communist Party is responsible not only to its own people, but also to all the socialist countries, to the entire Communist movement.

A
to give economic aid to non-communist nations around the world
B
to intervene, if necessary, in support of other communist governments
C
to support a policy of détente, meaning that it will withdraw from the arms race
D
to ensure that all the countries of the world have communist governments
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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 happened when Hungary opened its borders?

A
West Germans began to move to Hungary.
B
Hungarians fled for East and West Germany.
C
Germans fought over Hungarian territory.
D
Thousands of people left East Germany.
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What was the result of Gorbachev’s reaction to the Eastern European protests against the Soviet Union?

A
The majority of Russians demanded more democratic reforms.
B
The majority of Russians demanded a return to communism.
C
Opposition to him within the government decreased.
D
Opposition to him within the government increased.
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Which best characterizes Europe in the period between the signing of the Schuman Plan and the formation of the European Union?

A
Nations slowly rebuilt their individual strengths.
B
Nations failed to overcome World War II losses.
C
Nations reestablished armed forces and security.
D
Nations took sizable steps toward cooperation.
10

The most important goal of the Schuman Plan was to

A
align European nations economically.
B
attain stability and peace in Europe.
C
strengthen political ties across nations.
D
improve French-German relations.
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Why did the United States withdraw its support for the Aswan Dam?

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

A
consumers.
B
the law of supply and demand.
C
the government.
D
voters.
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1937197719791989

A
1937
B
1977
C
1979
D
1989
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Genocide is defined as

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

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