End Of The Cold War

How did changes in the Soviet Union affect people in other communist countries? Eastern Europeans began to rebel against their governments. China was inspired to liberalize its economy. Cubans rioted to obtain the same reforms as the Soviets. North Korea started negotiations to unify with South Korea.

Which of these resulted from Gorbachev's perestroika policies? Check all that apply. freedom of the press opening of the Soviet archives end of one-party politics reduced government control of the economy imported culture from the West

Which term best describes Mikhail Gorbachev as the leader of the Soviet Union? reformer hard-liner isolationist reactionary

What was the practical effect of the SALT I treaty? SALT I slowed the arms race. SALT I ended the arms race. SALT I reduced the number of weapons. SALT I banned nuclear arms production.

How did Boris Yeltsin become the president of Russia? He overthrew Gorbachev in a coup d'état. He was appointed by the Communist Party. He was a military leader who took control. He won the country's first open election.

Over the course of his presidency, Ronald Reagan's approach toward the Soviet Union became more belligerent. hesitant. dismissive. cooperative.

Which U.S. president abandoned détente? Gerald Ford Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush

During which era did détente mainly occur? 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s

Which term best describes the Soviet states' transition into independence? violent challenging lengthy smooth

Ultimately, the reforms initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev led to the rise of Vladimir Putin. increased hostilities with Western Europe. the downfall of the Soviet Union. improved relations with the Soviet satellite states.

Which of these were included in the SALT I treaty? Check all that apply. a cap on nuclear arms a ban on nuclear arms an end to proxy wars a limit on launch sites a ban on missile programs