What was the primary goal for the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan?

to support a Communist revolution in Afghanistan

How has the war in Afghanistan affected Soviet society (a Social Effect)?

Civilians are now exposed to hard drug use and disease.

The main Argument the author of this cartoon is trying to make is

Gorbachev’s reforms contributed to the collapse of the USSR

All of the following occurred in response to glasnost EXCEPT

the privatization of small businesses.

Why might this document be useful to historians?

It is a primary source for someone who experienced the war, It gives information on the daily habits of Afghan peasants.

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CWI Cold War Quiz 2

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1
What was the primary goal for the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan?
to support a Communist revolution in Afghanistan
to gain control of Middle Eastern oil supplies
to cause the United States to boycott the 1980 Olympics
2
How has the war in Afghanistan affected Soviet society (a Social Effect)?
Civilians are now exposed to hard drug use and disease.
Many soldiers never returned from Afghanistan
The military has increased spending over time.
None of these are social effects. They are all political.
3
Which of the following triggered the events that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union?
A rise in pro Soviet feeling
A public unsatisfied by a win in Afghanistan
The rise of Detente in the 1970's
A collapsing economy
4
Democratization means that people can now...
revolt
party
vote
open businesses
5
The main Argument the author of this cartoon is trying to make is
USA won the Cold War due to the superiority of capitalism
Gorbachev’s reforms contributed to the collapse of the USSR
Stalin’s poor management of the USSR led to its break up.
The war in Afghanistan led to many Russian deaths
6
All of the following occurred in response to glasnost EXCEPT
criticism of the government by the media.
decreased censorship.
the privatization of small businesses.
release of imprisoned dissidents (ppl who criticize the gov)
7
Which sentences represent a reason an historian might NOT trust this source?
C and D
B and C
A and D
A and B
8
The purpose of perestroika was to
allow a free exchange of ideas
open up the Soviet political system.
reduce criminal activity.
improve the Soviet economy.
9
What does glasnost mean?
Openness
Democratization
Free food
Glass maker
10
Which of the following is an effect of Communism on the Communist nations?
The life expectancy has gone down in Czechoslovakia
The water and land resources have been polluted
All are effects of Communism
Children are receiving a poor education
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Why might this document be useful to historians?
It is written by someone who is very biased.
It is a primary source for someone who experienced the war
It gives information on the daily habits of Afghan peasants.
It gives important information on the types of weapons

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