The End of the Cold War – Flashcards
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Cuban leader Fidel Castro responded to the fall of the Soviet Union by
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renewing his commitment to Communism.
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Which of the following most accurately describes China today?
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China remains Communist but is also a major economic power.
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Which of the following was a result of perestroika?
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long lines in stores
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Following the collapse of the USSR, Cuba's government
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remained Communist.
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The meaning of the Russian term glasnost in English is
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openness
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Which Eastern European nation was the first to reject Communism between 1989 and 1991?
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Poland
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Citizens in Berlin began to tear down the Berlin Wall soon after
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East Germany opened its borders.
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A problem that arose as a result of glasnost was that
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the Soviet people became more aware of corruption in government.
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One of Gorbachev's reforms, perestroika, had the goal of
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creating a free market.
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A result of the attempted coup against the Soviet government in 1991 was that
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Soviet states began to declare independence.
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What was one unintended result of glasnost?
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More citizens protested against the Soviet government.
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Which of the following helped make the reunification of Germany possible?
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the end of the Cold War
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The Bush administration helped bring about the collapse of the Soviet Union by ________________
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supporting Gorbachev's reforms
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In 1989, Tiananmen Square in Beijing was the site of
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pro-democracy demonstrations.
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Which of the following is a true statement about George H. W. Bush?
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He trusted Gorbachev more than Reagan did.
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The Berlin Wall was viewed as a symbol of
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Communist oppression.
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between President George H. W. Bush and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev?
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They negotiated arms-reduction agreements.
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The collapse of the USSR had a strong negative effect on which of the following nations?
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Cuba
