Russia & The Republics Flashcard

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During the ______________ the Soviets began stockpiling weapons and their military instead of investing in creating new jobs and growing the economy.

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Cold War

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How has Russia's past affected the present-day economy?

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Years of war put the nation in extreme debt.

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Which of the following was a significant example of European cooperation in the 1900s? East and West Germany after WWII, The Allied countries joining forces in WWII, The formation of the Eastern Block, The construction of the Berlin Wall

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The Allied countries joining forces in WWII

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Which of the following resulted from the spread of communism into Eastern Europe after World War II?
Options:
Increased economic prosperity,
Establishment of democratic governments,
Freedoms were severely limited,
Rise of capitalism

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Freedoms were severely limited

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Determine whether the statement describes a free enterprise economy or a communist economy: "The government controls all aspects of the economy."

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Communist economy

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Which economic system does the government control all aspects of the economy?

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Communism

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Which of the following is a reason for limiting the power of government?
To ensure government efficiency,
To protect individual rights and freedoms,
To increase government revenue,
To expand government control

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To protect individual rights and freedoms

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What viewpoints did Americans and the U.S. government have to overcome when interacting with Russia and its republics after their government change in the 1980s?

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Viewing them as former adversaries and a history of distrust

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What was a major economic focus of the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

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Stockpiling weapons and military resources

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What is one characteristic of a limited government?

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Government power is checked by laws and constitutions