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The Fall of the USSR — Unit test Answers

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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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Most countries that aligned with the United States during the Cold War

A
had communist governments.
B
were located in Eastern Europe.
C
allowed free elections.
D
were members of the Warsaw Pact.
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By the time the Korean War ended in 1953,

A
China had seized the peninsula, annexing Korea.
B
Korea was united under a democratic government.
C
the division of the Korean peninsula remained unchanged.
D
Korea was united under an independent Communist government.
4

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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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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What negative effects did East Germany experience after reunification? Select two options.

A
communist rebellions
B
anger at reunification costs
C
reduction in unemployment
D
many business closings
E
slow economic growth
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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.
8

In what ways did the Cultural Revolution influence Chinese society? Check all that apply.

A
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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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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What role did workers play in the failure of the Great Leap Forward?

A
They made poorly constructed products and revolted against government leaders.
B
They made well-crafted products but did not earn significant sums of money for the government.
C
They made poorly constructed products and struggled to make money for their families.
D
They made well-crafted products but often went on strike because of working conditions.
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________ used the tactic of ethnic cleansing to eliminate Muslims.

A
Bosnia
B
Croatia
C
Serbia
D
Macedonia
12

The map shows the United States and Cuba at the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962.

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A
the United States had targeted Cuba for nuclear attack.
B
missiles launched from the island of Cuba could reach the Soviet Union.
C
a nuclear explosion in Cuba could affect the environment of the entire US.
D
missiles launched from Cuba could strike anywhere on the US mainland.
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During the Cultural Revolution, Chinese leaders most influenced citizens through

A
violence.
B
propaganda.
C
taxes.
D
paranoia.
14

Which of the following best describes the two sides that faced each other during the Cold War?

A
Catholics and Protestants
B
Christians and Muslims
C
Communists and non-Communists
D
Europeans and Asians
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Which best describes how Deng’s move to work with international experts on matters of science and technology was a major departure from previous government policy in China?

A
China had had a policy of self-reliance.
B
China had refused to embrace modern technology.
C
China had established local teams of experts.
D
China had been closed to most foreigners.

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