End Of The Cold War

24 August 2022
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Which U.S. president abandoned détente?
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Ronald Reagan
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Over the course of his presidency, Ronald Reagan's approach toward the Soviet Union became more
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cooperative.
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After détente was abandoned, the U.S. president believed that the Cold War could be won by
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outspending the Soviet Union on weapons.
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Which of these were included in the SALT I treaty? Check all that apply.
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a cap on nuclear arms a limit on launch sites
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What prompted the change in Ronald Reagan's approach toward the Soviet Union during his second term?
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a change in Soviet leadership
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Which best describes what occurred during the détente era?
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arms limitation
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Which term best describes the breakup of the Soviet Union, an event that occurred over several months?
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hostile
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During which era did détente mainly occur?
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1970s
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Ultimately, the reforms initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev led to
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the downfall of the Soviet Union.
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In which year did communist rule end in Russia?
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1991
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After détente was abandoned, the U.S. president believed that the Cold War could be won by
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outspending the Soviet Union on weapons.
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Which of these are former Soviet republics? Check all that apply.
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Armenia Bulgaria Estonia Georgia Lithuania Romania Serbia Ukraine
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How did Boris Yeltsin become the president of Russia?
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He won the country's first open election.
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Which of these resulted from Gorbachev's perestroika policies? Check all that apply.
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end of one-party politics reduced government control of the economy imported culture from the West
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Which term best describes Mikhail Gorbachev as the leader of the Soviet Union?
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reformer