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Why was the end to communism in Czechoslovakia termed the “Velvet Revolution”?

A
The transition was remarkably smooth.
B
Velvet was a symbol of Czechoslovakia.
C
The revolution was named for the group that led it.
D
The communist rulers were as soft and weak as velvet.
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North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung offered the following justification for waging war.We are opposed to the line of compromise with imperialism. At the same time, we cannot tolerate the practice of . . . being afraid to fight it.

A
The 38th parallel is a line against imperialism that should not be crossed.
B
We are not afraid of South Koreans and will fight them if they invade us.
C
The 38th parallel artificially divides Korea, and we must fight to unite our nation.
D
It is in our interests to compromise with the imperialist forces of the West.
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Which strategic advantage might a country gain from following a policy of détente?

A
dominance over its weaker neighbors
B
extra money due to holding down military costs
C
victory in the space race
D
assurance that it would win the arms race
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Which best describes the result of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan?

A
It was a success because of the defeat of the Afghan insurgents.
B
It was a failure because of the low level of insurgent casualties.
C
It was a failure because the Soviets were forced to withdraw.
D
It was a success because of the reforms the Soviets introduced.
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What were the main effects of the Prague Spring? Check all that apply.Dubcek was allowed to become party secretary.People enjoyed new freedoms and multi-party elections.Brezhnev sent military troops into Czechoslovakia.The Soviets became afraid the country would slip from their control.The Soviets agreed to relax censorship in Czechoslovakia.

A
Dubcek was allowed to become party secretary.
B
People enjoyed new freedoms and multi-party elections.
C
Brezhnev sent military troops into Czechoslovakia.
D
The Soviets became afraid the country would slip from their control.
E
The Soviets agreed to relax censorship in Czechoslovakia.

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