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What is the most likely reason some former communist nations refused to adopt the euro as their currency?

A
They hoped eventually to return to a communist government.
B
They had a strong economy and didn’t need a new currency.
C
They felt unready or unwilling to merge with the European Union.
D
They suspected the euro would lead to debt problems in the future.
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The line graph shows US defense spending from 1946 to 1968.

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It dropped by approximately $40,000 million.
B
It dropped by approximately $30,000 million.
C
It stayed about the same.
D
It went up by about $30,000 million.
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The European Economic Community was created to

A
limit development of nuclear power.
B
improve trade between European nations.
C
raise revenues through trade tariffs.
D
increase exports to non-European nations.
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During the Cold War, what was the stated main objective of the United States in engaging in proxy wars against the Soviet Union?

A
to spread democracy
B
to secure oil reserves
C
to empower developing nations
D
to end socialism
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B
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C
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D
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Sun Yat-sen promoted nationalism in China because he

A
wanted China to develop better relations with other nations.
B
hoped it would strengthen the country’s imperial dynasty.
C
hoped it would instill a Communist belief system in citizens.
D
wanted the Chinese people to feel pride in their country.
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Under Joseph Stalin, the main purpose of Soviet education was to

A
produce loyal citizens who contributed to the economy.
B
enable the USSR to surpass other countries intellectually.
C
develop future government leaders to extend Stalin’s legacy.
D
help individuals better themselves and enrich their lives.
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Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal during the Suez Crisis. What does this mean?

A
The Egyptian government took control of the canal.
B
The Egyptian people took control of the canal.
C
An Egyptian company took control of the canal.
D
The Egyptian government sold the canal to new owners.
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Twenty years after the end of communism in Eastern Europe, Slovenia

A
has a poorly educated population.
B
sustains a strong partnership with Russia.
C
offers many state-controlled services.
D
has a very fast-growing economy.
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Which of the following resulted from the Vietnam War? Select four options. Vietnam is united under a Communist government.Support for the containment of Communism lessens.Anti-government feelings spread in the United States.The spread of communism in Asia is halted.Vietnam is united under a non-Communist government.Communism spreads to Laos and Cambodia.

A
Vietnam is united under a Communist government.
B
Support for the containment of Communism lessens.
C
Anti-government feelings spread in the United States.
D
The spread of communism in Asia is halted.
E
Vietnam is united under a non-Communist government.
F
Communism spreads to Laos and Cambodia.
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In what way did the political situation in Vietnam resemble that of Korea in the 1950s?

A
Both Vietnam and Korea were allied with the United States but then shifted allegiance to the Soviet Union.
B
Both Vietnam and Korea were unified, Communist countries who then voted to become democracies.
C
Both Vietnam and Korea were divided and suffered when the South invaded the North.
D
Both Vietnam and Korea were divided into a Communist North and a non-Communist South.
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During the Cold War, what was the Soviet Union’s main objective in engaging in proxy wars against the United States?

A
to free colonial countries
B
to empower developing nations
C
to spread communism
D
to end democracy
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The main goal of China’s first Five-Year Plan under Mao Zedong was to

A
seize land and businesses.
B
start a cultural revolution.
C
spur economic growth.
D
launch collectivization.
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If the outcome of the Civil War had been different, how would that most likely have affected China?

A
Unrest might have continued in much of the country because so many people supported the Communists.
B
People in urban areas would probably have been unhappy, but people in the countryside would have benefited.
C
European influence in China might have begun to diminish because nationalism would have lost its hold.
D
The Republic of China probably would be much smaller, and the People’s Republic of China would be larger.
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Given that the Soviet Union fought in Afghanistan, why was it considered a proxy war?

A
The Soviet Union answered the Afghans’ request for help.
B
The mujahideen fought on behalf of the United States.
C
The combatants in the war represented myriad interests.
D
The United States did not directly engage in battle.
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What is the most likely reason the republics of Yugoslavia held together until the fall of communism?

A
All six republics shared strong historic bonds.
B
The constitution forbade the republics to separate.
C
Citizens were united by their belief in communism.
D
Dictator Josep Tito was a very powerful leader.
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Why was the European Coal and Steel Community created? Select two answers.to develop new coal and steel supplies overseasto share the management of heavy industry to help prevent the creation of weapons of warto stop foreign exports of coal and steelto enforce safety rules in mining industries

A
to develop new coal and steel supplies overseas
B
to share the management of heavy industry
C
to help prevent the creation of weapons of war
D
to stop foreign exports of coal and steel
E
to enforce safety rules in mining industries
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What was the effect on China of the Boxer Rebellion?

A
It led China to the verge of collapse.
B
It made China a Communist country.
C
It gave Europe a bigger role in China.
D
It made China a major world power.
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Which Cold War event happened last?

A
The Korean War ends.
B
Sputnik is launched.
C
The Vietnam War ends.
D
The Cuban Missile Crisis takes place.
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What best describes Yugoslavia before its breakup?

A
It was dominated by one religion.
B
It was home to many ethnic groups.
C
The population was diverse but unified.
D
Most people shared the same ethnicity.

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