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End of the Cold War
End of the Cold War
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1
Which of the following statements about Vladimir Putin is FALSE?
He meddles with Western elections, social media, infrastructure, etc.
He wants to reconquer former Soviet territories for defense.
He is the current leader/dictator of Russia.
He supports a strong NATO.
2
The nickname given to the 70's because depressed Americans focused on themselves and their pleasure.
The "Us" Decade
The "Me" Decade
The "I" Decade
The "We" Decade
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An increase in inflation, unemployment and sluggish economic growth.
Inflation
Buckflation
Stagflation
Preflation
4
Which of the following statements about Jimmy Carter is FALSE?
He followed Nixon as president.
Elected because he was honest?
Gave the Crisis of Confidence speech.
Not seen as very effective.
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"An increase in prices leading to a decrease in the value of money" is the definition for:
Upflation
Inflation
Outflation
Stagflation
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Which of the following statements about "perestroika" is FALSE?
Means "openness."
Gorbachev's idea.
Meant to make Soviet economy more free market.
Needed because command economies don't work!
7
This event is seen as the symbolic end of the Soviet Union.
Fall of the Berlin Wall
Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan.
The "Tear Down This Wall" speech.
The coup against Gorbachev.
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What did "Reaganomics" NOT do?
Restrained government spending.
Led to increased inflation.
Lowered tax rates for big business and the wealthy.
Eased business regulation.
9
Which of the following statements about the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan is FALSE?
It was the USSR's "Vietnam."
The US supported Osama Bin Laden?
Soviets invaded to stop Islamic Revolution spreading to the USSR.
The Soviets were able to conquer Afghanistan despite US support.
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Which of the following statements about "glasnost" is FALSE?
Encouraged revolts in Soviet states.
Gave the Soviet press more freedom.
Means "restructuring."
Led to more criticism of the government.
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This was the failed US attempt to save hostages from the US embassy in Iran.
Operation Eagle Claw
Operation Sand Storm
Operation Ajax
Operation Embargo
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Which of the following statements about NATO is FALSE?
Longest alliance in history.
The future of NATO is uncertain.
Stands for "North Atlantic Treaty Organization."
Created to counter the power of China.
13
Which of the following statements about the Strategic Defense Initiative is FALSE?
Hugely expensive and required new tech.
Would upset M.A.D.
Plan to shoot down Soviet nukes in space.
Nicknamed "Star Trek."
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He was the Soviet General Secretary from 1985 - 1991, was seen as a reformer and oversaw the breakup of the USSR.
Nikita Khruschev
Mikhail Gorbachev
Vladimir Putin
Ronald Reagan
15
Which of the following statements about the Iran-Iraq War are FALSE?
Up to 2 million people killed!
The US supported Saddam Hussein (Iraq)
Iran won!
Brutal fighting! Both sides used chemical weapons.
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Which of the following is a reason that rapid inflation is bad?
Leads to lower gas prices.
Leads to unemployment.
Slows business growth
Wages can't keep up with the cost of necessitites.
17
Which of the following statements concerning gas in America is FALSE?
Gas prices are almost never a political issue.
The US economy is very reliant on gas prices because we use so much of it!
US oil prices are impacted by global forces.
The US could be self-sufficient if it had the right refineries.
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"A refusal of one country to sell something to another country" is the definition for:
Trickle-down economics
Inflation
Stagflation
Embargo
19
During this 1979 event, a US embassy was stormed and 52 prisoners were taken in Tehran.
Iran Oil Crisis
Iran-Contra Affair
Operation Eagle Claw
Iran Hostage Crisis
20
Which of the following statements about the Iran-Contra Affair is FALSE?
Oliver North disguised arms sales as support of the Contras.
Reagan illegally sold weapons to Iran.
Reagan tried to get American hostages freed.
Reagan was impeached!
21
Which of the following statements about the Chernobyl disaster is FALSE?
Caused by flawed design, poor safety, & human error.
The fallout killed up to 60,000 people!
The event increased public trust in the Soviet government.
Biggest nuclear power plant disaster in history!
22
The controversial idea that cutting taxes for the wealthy benefits lower economic classes.
Stagflation
Trickle-up economics
Trickle-down economics
Reaganomics
23
Which factor impacts gas prices?
International relationships.
Natural crises
Distance from a refineries.
State taxes.
24
The policy that America should support anyone fighting the Soviets was the...
Kennedy Doctrine
Truman Doctrine
Reagan Doctrine
Carter Doctrine
25
Which of the following was a reason that American's had a "crisis of confidence" in the 70's?
American self-indulgence & materialism.
Assassinations, loss in Vietnam, & Watergate
Inflation
Growing disrespect for government and social institutions
26
Which of the following statements about OPEC is FALSE?
Started out with 5 members and has 12 today.
They would never manipulate oil prices to mess with the US!
"Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries."
Created to counter the oil power of the US and Britain.
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Which of the following is a reason the Soviet Union fell?
Bad decisions like invading Afghanistan.
Ultimately, people didn't like communism and wanted to be free.
Bad economic foundation. Couldn't compete with the Western economies.
Heavy-handed Soviet policies and lack of transparency.
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What role did Hollywood play in the Cold War?
Inspired military recruitment
Boosted morale
Propaganda
Education
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"The easing of hostilities and tension between countries."
Al dente'
Detente'
Debutante'
Delicatessen
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Which of the following statements about the 1973 Oil Crisis is FALSE?
Caused because OPEC countries wanted revenge on the US.
Led to gas shortages and increased gas prices in the US!
Retaliation for the US supporting Israel in the Yom Kippur War.
US fixed crisis by releasing gas from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
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This sporting event in 1980 was a huge morale boost for the United States.
Miracle in Iran
Miracle in Berlin
Miracle in Chess
Miracle on Ice
