Cold War Policies and Events

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During the Cold War, what policy did the U.S. follow to stop the spread of communism? Options: Open Door Policy, Big Stick Policy, Containment Policy, Dollar Diplomacy

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Containment Policy

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Which term refers to the indirect but hostile conflict between the U.S. and Soviet Union that began at the end of WWII and lasted until 1991?

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Cold War

Front

Which two countries were the main participants in the Space Race?

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United States and Soviet Union

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Which political leader introduced programs that moved the USSR away from totalitarianism, and increased economic freedom and political rights?

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Mikhail Gorbechev

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Which of Gorbachev's programs created more openness, more public participation in government, and greater individual rights were given to Soviet citizens?

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glasnost

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Which new Soviet restructuring policy granted the people of the USSR more decision making power and greater access to private ownership of businesses?

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perestroika