Final Exam Pt 5

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The nuclear arms race between the USSR and the U.S. was based on the theory of

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Deterrence

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The buildup of nuclear weapons by the United States and the Soviet Union meant that –

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either nation could destroy the other and its allies.

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The political cartoon above depicts deterrence through what idea?

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Mutually Assured Destruction

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What is an example of glasnost which occurred in the Soviet Union?

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people are allowed to discuss the weaknesses of the government openly.

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One characteristic of apartheid, which was practiced in South Africa, is 

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segregation of the races.

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The decision to end the mandate system in the Middle East resulted in conflicts created by religious differences between what two groups of people?

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Israelis and Palestinians

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Terrorism is used worldwide by many groups to intimidate, scare, or coerce groups and further political or social objectives. (SSWH21C)

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True

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Use this quote to answer the next question: The quote above illustrates what idea?

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United States will not trade with any country that supports terrorist activity

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Golda Meir was this country’s first female prime minister, and she led the country during the Yom Kippur War. What country did she lead?

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Israel

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Who is described by the characteristics listed above? (SSWH21D)

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Golda Meir