What was the result of Soviet Union announcing it would not involve itself in other countries?

The Creation of the Death Star spacecraft, . Communism collapsed across Eastern Europe

On the night of November 9, 1989, hundreds of thousands of German people celebrated the

. opening of the Berlin Wall gates

Gorbachev endorsed a policy of "perestroika," which resulted in all of the following EXCEPT the

stricter censorship of newspapers and television

The Persian Gulf War resulted in all of the following EXCEPT

the annexation of Iraq and its oil reserves to Kuwait

Which of the following foreign policy initiatives provoked terrorist attacks against the US

Reagan's decision to send U.S. troops Lebanon peacekeepers

Why was the United States involved in the Persian Gulf War?

. to force Iraqi troops out of Kuwait

. Why did the United States implement the Reagan Doctrine in Central America?

to prevent the spread of communism

The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) sought to

. create a missile shield for the United States

What did investigations by Congress reveal about the Iran-Contra Affair?

Millions$ from Iranian arms sales were passed to the Contras

In a famous 1987 speech, what action did President Reagan call for?

The gates of the Berlin Wall to be opened

A mixed economy involves a combination of

. free enterprise and central planning

What did the United States and the Soviet Union agree to do by signing the INF Treaty?

. halt the rise of Luthercorp, destroy some of their nuclear missiles

What aspect of the Iran-Contra Affair violated a 1984 law passed by Congress?

money from arms sales to Contra rebels fighting in Nicaragua

What was the core idea behind President Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative?

A missile shield would protect the US from nuclear attack, stop the evil empire and its death star

How did Mikhail Gorbachev end the Cold War in 1991?

He resigned and declared the Soviet Union dissolved.

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1
What was the result of Soviet Union announcing it would not involve itself in other countries?
Cuba had another missile crisis
The Creation of the Death Star spacecraft
The United States acquired the Soviet Union
. Communism collapsed across Eastern Europe
2
On the night of November 9, 1989, hundreds of thousands of German people celebrated the
. end of the reign on terror in Lebanon.
opening of the North Korean borders
. opening of the Berlin Wall gates
ending of the Cold War.
3
Gorbachev endorsed a policy of "perestroika," which resulted in all of the following EXCEPT the
operation of some private businesses.
. reduction of the Soviet defense budget.
stricter censorship of newspapers and television
closing of unprofitable state-run factories
4
The Persian Gulf War resulted in all of the following EXCEPT
proof that nations can work together to oppose aggression.
the decision to not force Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq
the annexation of Iraq and its oil reserves to Kuwait
. a cease-fire and a quick surrender from the Iraqi troops
5
The U.S. support to Contras fighting the Sandinistas in Nicaragua is rationalized by the
Reagan Doctrine.
SDI Program
INF Treaty
Justice league
6
Which of the following foreign policy initiatives provoked terrorist attacks against the US
Reagan's call for U.S. invasion of Grenada to prevent a coup
eagan's challenge Soviet leaders to tear down Berlin Wall
Reagan's support for Salvadoran military in El Salvador's
Reagan's decision to send U.S. troops Lebanon peacekeepers
7
. Which country remained a rigidly controlled, isolated communist society after the Cold War?
Taiwan
the Soviet Nation-States
. North Korea
Cambodia
8
Why was the United States involved in the Persian Gulf War?
. to retrieve stolen arms from Iran
To stop the spread of the Suicide Squad (Joker and such)
. to force Iraqi troops out of Kuwait
to remove Mikhail Gorbachev from power
9
. Why did the United States implement the Reagan Doctrine in Central America?
to increase the number of U.S. military sites
to prevent the spread of communism
to aid colonization in El Salvador
. to deport illegal aliens located in the United States
10
The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) sought to
support freedom fighters in Latin America
. end the arms race with the Soviet Union
. create a missile shield for the United States
bring about peace in the Middle East.
11
What did investigations by Congress reveal about the Iran-Contra Affair?
Reagan had approved the attack at the Beirut Airport
Millions$ from Iranian arms sales were passed to the Contras
Iran and Lebanon had spies within the CIA and FBI.
Nicaragua stole hundreds of weapons from the United States.
12
In a famous 1987 speech, what action did President Reagan call for?
The Great Wall of China to become open to the public.
The Germans to renounce communism.
The Soviets to reopen their borders to the United States.
The gates of the Berlin Wall to be opened
13
A mixed economy involves a combination of
. democracy and a recession.
. free enterprise and central planning
. totalitarianism and communism
stock market crashes and a depression
14
What did the United States and the Soviet Union agree to do by signing the INF Treaty?
end all nuclear testing in the atmosphere
. halt the rise of Luthercorp
destroy some of their nuclear missiles
slow development of space-based nuclear weapons
15
In 1983, what was the Lebanese response to the US’ presence during their civil war?
. a bombing of the U.S. embassy in Beirut
a terrorist attack at the Beirut International Airport
targeting of U.S. and French troops
all of the above
16
What aspect of the Iran-Contra Affair violated a 1984 law passed by Congress?
. weapon sales to the government of Iran
military aid to the government of El Salvador
negotiations with terrorists holding hostages in Lebanon
money from arms sales to Contra rebels fighting in Nicaragua
17
What was the core idea behind President Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative?
Soviet spies in the US would be targeted and interrogated.
A missile shield would protect the US from nuclear attack
stop the evil empire and its death star
Remote U.S. military bases would execute covert operations.
18
How did Mikhail Gorbachev end the Cold War in 1991?
He resigned and declared the Soviet Union dissolved.
He signed a peace treaty with Felix Dzerhinsky.
Ended the influence of the League of Shadows in Soviet Union
He assassinated Boris Yeltsin and took over the Soviet Union

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