The End of the Cold War — Unit test Answers

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Which of the following occurred after the Berlin Wall fell?

A
Europe remained divided among ideological lines.
B
The European Union collapsed.
C
All European nations became members of NATO.
D
Much of Europe formed a single economic market.
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Which best describes events in Vietnam during the Ford Administration?

A
South and North Vietnam united and became a US ally.
B
North Vietnam fell to South Vietnam.
C
North and South Vietnam negotiated a peace treaty.
D
South Vietnam fell to North Vietnam.
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As a result of the cuts President Ford made to government spending, unemployment

A
remained the same.
B
decreased.
C
increased, then decreased.
D
increased.
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Who benefited most from the policies enacted by the Reagan administration?

A
wealthy businessmen
B
environmentalist groups
C
school lunch programs
D
AIDS victims
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In 1972, Nixon became the first US president to

A
initiate a “Cold War” with Communist nations.
B
visit China while still in office.
C
withdraw official US recognition of China.
D
officially recognize the Soviet Union.
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Based on his economic policy, President Reagan believed that most Americans would experience

A
higher taxes.
B
higher inflation.
C
economic hardship.
D
economic benefits.
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Which best describes the Iran-Contra Affair?

A
a US military build-up
B
a fight against terrorists
C
a secret diplomatic effort
D
a secret arms deal
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In the 1950s and 1960s, women began to want jobs outside the home because of

A
greater opportunities in the growing service industry.
B
pressure to take over men's factory jobs after the war.
C
household chores decreasing due to new appliances.
D
fewer men willing to do factory jobs after the war.
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Why did President Reagan call for Soviet leader Gorbachev to “tear down” the Berlin Wall?

A
He believed that Germany could remain divided without the wall.
B
He believed that the wall was a threat to US national security.
C
He believed that the wall’s removal would signal a new era of freedom.
D
He believed that the wall’s removal would improve relations with the Soviet Union.
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A major reason for US involvement in Latin America in the 1980s was to

A
stop the spread of Communism.
B
bring aid to poor countries.
C
take over small countries.
D
sell arms to small countries.
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The Senate hoped to learn from the Watergate tapes

A
what did the president knew and when he knew it.
B
who John Dean was and when he authorized the break-in.
C
who the burglars were and why they staged the break-in.
D
when the Watergate break-in occurred and who was involved.
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The actions of the Federal Reserve during President Carter’s term resulted in

A
Americans paying higher interest rates on home and car loans.
B
Americans paying lower interest rates on home and car loans.
C
Americans losing homes and cars because of higher interest rates.
D
Americans buying expensive homes and cars because of lower interest rates.
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Which best explains how Ronald Reagan’s economic message helped him win the 1980 presidential election?

A
Many Americans agreed with Reagan, saying that taxes needed to be increased to fund government programs.
B
Many Americans agreed with Reagan, saying that defense spending needed to be reduced.
C
Reagan’s economic plan seemed more specific than President Carter’s plan.
D
Reagan was anxious to increase funding for peacekeeping, which appealed to voters.
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Why did President Reagan order the CIA to recruit the Contras?

A
He wanted to use the Contras to help free US hostages in Iran and other Middle Eastern countries.
B
He thought the Contras could help sell US arms to countries fighting Communism in Latin America.
C
He thought the Contras were necessary to oust a threatening leftist government in Nicaragua.
D
He felt that such action would prompt Congress to change its stand on US involvement in Latin America.
15

Many opponents of abortion today are motivated by

A
concerns for safety.
B
economic incentives.
C
interest in adoption.
D
religious beliefs.
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Which of the following best describes China’s status during the 1980s?

A
China was a reunified state.
B
China was a Communist power.
C
China was a democratic nation.
D
China was an independent state.
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What strategy did the National Organization for Women adopt shortly after its founding?

A
creating subcommittees to deal with inequality
B
campaigning to get women elected to political offices
C
educating the public about women’s issues
D
focusing on the area of workplace inequality
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How did the weakening of the Soviet Union affect other nations in Europe?

A
It strengthened those with Communist dictatorships.
B
It strengthened those with democratic governments.
C
It weakened those with Communist dictatorships.
D
It had no effect on democratic governments.
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Which best explains how President Reagan’s foreign policy affected the US economy?

A
The United States reduced military spending as peace talks became more important.
B
The United States built up its weapons’ stockpile, which increased defense spending.
C
The United States suffered because of aggressive military action against the Soviet Union.
D
The United States spent more on domestic programs in an effort to look peaceful and secure.
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Ronald Reagan’s first priority following his election in 1980 was

A
finding a cure for AIDS.
B
appointing a woman to the Supreme Court.
C
developing new social programs.
D
fixing the economy.

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