
Unit 8
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Cold War that is most directly foreshadowed by Kennan's assertions about the Soviet Union in the first paragraph?
The resurgence of fascism and militarism
The repressive policies of the Great Leap Forward
The Soviet Union's support of North Vietnam
The superpower's buildup of nuclear weapons
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Kennan's statement in the second paragraph that the Soviet Union will be subjected to "a series of additional strains" most directly refers to
the difficulties of maintaining control over newly formed Soviet republics
the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan sapping the military prestige of the Red Army
the inherent weaknesses of the communist economy that eventually destabilized the Soviet Union
the increasing global influence of American popular culture
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following most directly led to the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union?
War between the Soviet Union and Eastern European satellite nations
Economic weaknesses in communist countries and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
Soviet failure to introduce free-market policies and greater political freedoms
The Soviet Union supporting proxy wars in Korea and Vietnam
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The actions of the Russians and British in the passage are best understood in the context of which of the following?
The shifting of balance of economic and political power in the aftermath of WWII
The increase in tensions between world powers during the Great Depression
The conflicting goals of Britain and the Soviet Union before WWI
The competition between European powers for control of overseas territories
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best characterizes the central concern of the passage?
The adoption of communist ideology within Britain
The inevitability of war between US allies and Soviets
The increasing Soviet influence within certain countries
The desire of the Soviets to spread democratic principles
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The tensions between Great Britain and the Soviet Union during the 20th century most directly led to which of the following?
The declaration of war by Great Britain on the Soviet Union
The outbreak of proxy wars and new military alliances
The independence of colonies in Africa through armed struggle
The collapse of communist governments in Eastern Europe
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The excerpt is best understood in the context of which of the following?
President Truman had recently recommended the use of military force to contain communism
The Soviet Union and the United States had been in an arms race for decades
The Soviet Union had recently lost influence in China, forcing the Soviets to demonstrate their power
Stalin had implemented Five Year economic plans in the Soviet Union
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