What almost caused a nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union?

Castro allowed the Soviet Union to build a nuclear missile launch complex.

One effect of the Cuban Revolution was that it

changed the country's relationship with the United States.

Which of the following statements about the reunification of Germany is true?

It marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War.

Which of the following is NOT an impact of the Cuban Revolution?

Latin American populations revolted against European rule.

What contributed the MOST to the reunification of Germany?

The weakening of Soviet control over Eastern Europe.

In what way did the reunification of Germany lead to the downfall of the Soviet Union?

It inspired countries in Eastern Europe to overthrow Soviet rule.

After World War II, which two superpowers engaged in the Cold War?

United States and the Soviet Union

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1
Who was a former lawyer, organized rebels to fight in Cuba, was exiled to Mexico for 7 years and overthrew a government?
Raul Castro
Fidel Castro
Fulgencio Batista
John F. Kennedy
2
What almost caused a nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union?
The Soviet Union wanted to show the Cubans that they were strong friends.
Kennedy did not like the leader of the Soviet Union.
The US wanted the sugar cane crop that the Soviet Union was buying.
Castro allowed the Soviet Union to build a nuclear missile launch complex.
3
What type of government did the Soviet Union have during the Cold War era?
Communist (Communism)
Democratic (Democracy)
Federation
Theocracy
4
One effect of the Cuban Revolution was that it
expanded citizen ability to participate in the country's government.
changed the country's relationship with the United States.
increased the country's ability to trade with the European Union.
decreased the amount of racism and discrimination in the country.
5
The time of tension without direct warfare from 1945 to 1991 is called:
World War II
The Cold War
Nazism
The Holocaust
6
Fidel Castro established a Communist government in this country in 1960:
Brazil
Chile
Cuba
Mexico
7
Which of the following statements about the reunification of Germany is true?
It encouraged the Soviet Union to keep expanding communism.
It caused several countries to plan their exit from NATO.
It represented the growing importance of the United Nations.
It marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War.
8
Which of the following is NOT an impact of the Cuban Revolution?
Media outlets were shut down.
Land, businesses, and factories became property of the state.
Churches were closed.
Latin American populations revolted against European rule.
9
What contributed the MOST to the reunification of Germany?
The increasing strength of the European Union
China emerging as the next global superpower.
The War on Terror’s effect on global politics.
The weakening of Soviet control over Eastern Europe.
10
The Berlin Wall was built in this country in 1961:
Germany
Russia
France
Ukraine
11
In what way did the reunification of Germany lead to the downfall of the Soviet Union?
It allowed the United States to encourage education in Eastern Europe.
It forced Soviet leaders to withdraw troops from Eastern Europe.
It caused United States troops to enter countries in Eastern Europe.
It inspired countries in Eastern Europe to overthrow Soviet rule.
12
What economic sanction was enforced between the United States and Cuba as a result of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Tariff
Embargo
Quota
Currency Exchange
13
Which country helped Castro build Cuba into a Communist country?
United States
Brazil
Brazil
Soviet Union
14
After World War II, which two superpowers engaged in the Cold War?
United States and Germany
United States and the Soviet Union
Germany and Italy
Soviet Union and Germany
15
Which statement shows how the relationship between Cuba and the United States is improving today?
Some travel restrictions between the U.S. and Cuba have been lifted.
Both Statements.
Neither Statement.
Embassies have reopened in both countries

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