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1: What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Castro’s attempt to learn the technology for developing nuclear weapons

Castro’s threat to destroy the island of Cuba with nuclear missiles

a Soviet attempted buildup of nuclear missiles in Cuba that prompted a U.S. response

an offensive program against communist Cuba that resulted in an armed conflict
2:How did U.S. economy and society change after World War II ?

The nation went through a depression and many people were left unemployed.

The economy expanded and more people had money to spend on luxuries.

The stock market fell and many businesses folded, resulting in widespread poverty.

The economy improved but only wealthy people could afford luxuries.
3:Which is one way the U.S. government responded to the fear of nuclear war in the postwar years?

The government launched programs to investigate suspected communists.

The military built missile facilities in Cuba to deter attacks from Soviet warships.

The government built detention centers to imprison Russians living in the United States.

The United States signed a treaty with the Soviets that outlawed nuclear weapons.
4:Which is one reason that European nations joined together after World War II ?

They needed funding to build a railroad that linked Europe and Asia.

They hoped to create a single democratic nation with one government.

They wanted to improve their economies by easing restrictions on commerce.

They wanted to form an international military base to defend Europe against the Soviets.
5:Which best describes Mikhail Gorbachev’s plans for the USSR?

He wanted to institute a police state to keep dissenters under control.

He wanted to expand the military and build more nuclear weapons.

He wanted to restructure the government to make it more efficient and humane.

He wanted to build a stronger relationship with China and North Korea.
6:Which describes an event that led to the decline of the USSR?

A severe drought brought about a widespread famine.

Nations of the world agreed to impose high tariffs on Soviet goods.

The economy was strained because of the arms race and other military responsibilities.

Several republics joined in a massive rebellion against the Soviet government.

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