The End of the Cold War

Which choice best explains why President Reagan decided to take a more aggressive approach against the Soviet Union?

• 1 President Reagan believed that the Soviet Union had manipulated détente to benefit themselves and limit the United States.

• 2 He decided to radically increase defense spending in order to build up the US military so that the country would be able to more actively contain the Soviet Union.

• 3 his increase in spending angered some who felt that too many public services suffered from having their funds diverted.

What was the key difference between the consequences faced by the United States and the Soviet Union after the Cold War?

• The Soviet Union benefited from their arms build-up, while the United States had to dismantle its arms program.

• The United States lost allies while the Soviet Union gained allies.

• The United States improved its global standing, while the Soviet Union faced economic and political ruin.

• The Soviet Union surrendered most of their territories, while the United States colonized much of central Europe.

What was the effect of Reagan's aggressive campaign against rogue regimes, particularly in the Middle East?

• It defeated global terrorism, except for isolated incidents.

• It caused resentment against the United States and led to more attacks.

• It alienated the United States' Western allies, who thought they had gone too far.

• It was unsuccessful and therefore quickly abandoned.

Which of the following best explains President Reagan's justification of defense spending?

• It is time to take an aggressive stand in order to defeat communism once and for all.

• It is necessary for the country's protection, but it will not be used to initiate conflicts.

• It is the only way to convince the world that the United States is willing to fight.

• It is important to preserve freedom and peace, even if it means starting a war.

What are two effects that the end of the Cold War had on the United States?

• The United States became the sole superpower in the world.

• The former Soviet Union proved to be strong economic competition for the United States.

• Political infighting among Republicans over the United States' involvement divided the party.

• The United States returned to an isolationist foreign policy.

• The drop in military spending sent the United States into a recession.

Match the person to the description:

• hero of 1991 Soviet coup and President of Russia

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Valeriy Reshetnyak

• Boris Yeltsin

Match the person to the description:

• Soviet Leader who introduced glasnost and perestroika

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Valeriy Reshetnyak

• Boris Yeltsin

Match the person to the description:

• photographer who documented life in the Soviet Union

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Valeriy Reshetnyak

• Boris Yeltsin

The Iran-Contra Affair was a complicated arrangement that allowed the United States to bypass its own agreements to achieve its objectives.

The phrases below describe actions taken during the Iran-Contra Affair. Match each action to the correct person or entity:
directly oversaw the transfer of funds from arms sales to Nicaraguan rebels

• Iran

• Oliver North

• Contras

• Sandinistas

The Iran-Contra Affair was a complicated arrangement that allowed the United States to bypass its own agreements to achieve its objectives.

The phrases below describe actions taken during the Iran-Contra Affair. Match each action to the correct person or entity:
held seven Americans hostage for several years

• Iran

• Oliver North

• Contras

• Sandinistas