Unit 11 CUP

What was the Watergate Scandal primarily about?

• A failed U.S. military operation in Vietnam

• A break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters

• Financial fraud in the Nixon administration

• A cover-up of illegal activities by President Nixon and his aides

Answer explanation

The Watergate Scandal was primarily about a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters.

Which U.S. President resigned due to the Watergate Scandal?

• Gerald Ford

• Jimmy Carter

• Richard Nixon

• Ronald Reagan

Answer explanation

Richard Nixon resigned due to the Watergate Scandal.

What significant event marked the end of the Cold War?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The dissolution of NATO

• The Vietnam War ending

Answer explanation

The significant event that marked the end of the Cold War was the fall of the Berlin Wall.

In what year did the Berlin Wall fall, signaling the advance towards the end of the Cold War?

• 1987

• 1989

• 1991

• 1995

Answer explanation

The Berlin Wall fell in 1989, marking a significant event towards the end of the Cold War.

Who was the Soviet leader credited with initiating policies that led to the end of the Cold War?

• Leonid Brezhnev

• Yuri Andropov

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Vladimir Putin

Answer explanation

Mikhail Gorbachev is the Soviet leader credited with initiating policies that led to the end of the Cold War.

What were the key policies introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev that helped end the Cold War?

• Glasnost and Perestroika

• Brinkmanship and Detente

• Star Wars and SALT II

• NATO and Warsaw Pact

Answer explanation

Glasnost and Perestroika were the key policies introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev that helped end the Cold War.

Which U.S. President worked closely with Mikhail Gorbachev to ease the tensions of the Cold War?

• John F. Kennedy

• Jimmy Carter

• Ronald Reagan

• George H.W. Bush

Answer explanation

Ronald Reagan worked closely with Mikhail Gorbachev to ease the tensions of the Cold War.

What was the primary aim of the Watergate burglars?

• To steal money from the Democratic Party

• To plant listening devices in the Democratic National Committee's offices

• To kidnap Democratic leaders

• To destroy voting machines

Answer explanation

The primary aim of the Watergate burglars was to plant listening devices in the Democratic National Committee's offices.

Which treaty is considered a significant symbol of the end of the Cold War?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The START Treaty

• The Treaty of Maastricht

• The Paris Peace Accords

Answer explanation

The START Treaty is considered a significant symbol of the end of the Cold War due to its role in reducing nuclear arms between the US and USSR.

What year did Richard Nixon resign from the presidency due to the Watergate Scandal?

• 1972

• 1974

• 1976

• 1978

Answer explanation

Richard Nixon resigned from the presidency in 1974 due to the Watergate Scandal, making the correct answer choice 1974.