The End of the Cold War

Which of the following is a true statement about George H. W. Bush?

• He served as President Reagan’s Secretary of State.

• He had little experience in foreign affairs.

• He became president in 1993.

• He trusted Gorbachev more than Reagan did.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between President George H. W. Bush and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev?

• They met very infrequently.

• They negotiated arms-reduction agreements.

• They worked together to oppose reform.

• They developed a hostile working relationship.

The meaning of the Russian term glasnost in English is

• “power.”

• “corruption.”

• “openness.”

• “freedom.”

The Berlin Wall was viewed as a symbol of

• democracy.

• political freedom.

• economic strength.

• Communist oppression.

Which of the following was made possible by the end of the Cold War?

• the election of George H. W. Bush

• the reunification of Germany

• the breakup of Hungary

• the formation of NATO

Following the collapse of the USSR, Cuba’s government

• switched to Communism.

• rejected Communism.

• remained democratic.

• remained Communist.

In 1989, Tiananmen Square in Beijing was the site of

• anti-democracy demonstrations.

• pro-democracy demonstrations.

• China’s government headquarters.

• China’s main industries.

Which of the following most accurately describes China today?

• China REMAINS Communist but IS also a major economic power.

• China is NO LONGER Communist but IS a major economic power.

• China REMAINS Communist but IS NOT a major economic power.

• China isNO LONGER Communist and IS NOT a major economic power