The End of the Cold War - AP U.S. History
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In which year did the Berlin Wall fall?
In which year did the Berlin Wall fall?
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- Marked the beginning of German reunification and Soviet retreat.
- Marked the beginning of German reunification and Soviet retreat.
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What was the primary focus of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)?
What was the primary focus of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)?
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Nuclear disarmament. Reduced strategic nuclear weapons between the superpowers.
Nuclear disarmament. Reduced strategic nuclear weapons between the superpowers.
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What was the political ideology that collapsed in Eastern Europe by the late 1980s?
What was the political ideology that collapsed in Eastern Europe by the late 1980s?
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Communism. One-party system collapsed across Eastern Europe by 1989.
Communism. One-party system collapsed across Eastern Europe by 1989.
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Identify the Soviet policy that sought to introduce market-like reforms.
Identify the Soviet policy that sought to introduce market-like reforms.
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Perestroika. Restructuring policy that decentralized economic decision-making.
Perestroika. Restructuring policy that decentralized economic decision-making.
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Identify the leader who initiated significant reforms in Poland, leading to independence.
Identify the leader who initiated significant reforms in Poland, leading to independence.
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Lech Wałęsa. Solidarity leader who became Poland's first democratic president.
Lech Wałęsa. Solidarity leader who became Poland's first democratic president.
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Which Eastern European country was the first to break away from Soviet influence in 1989?
Which Eastern European country was the first to break away from Soviet influence in 1989?
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Poland. Solidarity union led the peaceful transition from communism.
Poland. Solidarity union led the peaceful transition from communism.
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What major event in China coincided with the end of the Cold War in 1989?
What major event in China coincided with the end of the Cold War in 1989?
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Tiananmen Square Massacre. Chinese government's violent suppression of pro-democracy protesters.
Tiananmen Square Massacre. Chinese government's violent suppression of pro-democracy protesters.
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What was the economic restructuring policy introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev called?
What was the economic restructuring policy introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev called?
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Perestroika. Soviet policy meaning 'restructuring' that reformed the centralized economy.
Perestroika. Soviet policy meaning 'restructuring' that reformed the centralized economy.
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What was the significance of the Malta Summit in 1989?
What was the significance of the Malta Summit in 1989?
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Declare end of Cold War. Bush and Gorbachev officially declared the Cold War over.
Declare end of Cold War. Bush and Gorbachev officially declared the Cold War over.
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What was the main reason behind the U.S. and Soviet Union arms reduction treaties?
What was the main reason behind the U.S. and Soviet Union arms reduction treaties?
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Reduce nuclear threat. Mutual vulnerability made arms control beneficial for both sides.
Reduce nuclear threat. Mutual vulnerability made arms control beneficial for both sides.
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What was the main purpose of the Helsinki Accords signed in 1975?
What was the main purpose of the Helsinki Accords signed in 1975?
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Improve East-West relations. Established principles for cooperation and human rights.
Improve East-West relations. Established principles for cooperation and human rights.
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Which American President signed the INF Treaty with the Soviet Union in 1987?
Which American President signed the INF Treaty with the Soviet Union in 1987?
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Ronald Reagan. Signed the landmark arms control agreement with Gorbachev.
Ronald Reagan. Signed the landmark arms control agreement with Gorbachev.
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What was the primary aim of the START treaty between the U.S. and Soviet Union?
What was the primary aim of the START treaty between the U.S. and Soviet Union?
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Reduce nuclear arsenals. Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty focused on long-range weapons.
Reduce nuclear arsenals. Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty focused on long-range weapons.
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What major event in China coincided with the end of the Cold War in 1989?
What major event in China coincided with the end of the Cold War in 1989?
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Tiananmen Square Massacre. Chinese government's violent suppression of pro-democracy protesters.
Tiananmen Square Massacre. Chinese government's violent suppression of pro-democracy protesters.
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What was the key factor in the dissolution of the Soviet Union?
What was the key factor in the dissolution of the Soviet Union?
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Economic stagnation. Central planning failures led to economic and political collapse.
Economic stagnation. Central planning failures led to economic and political collapse.
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Identify the agreement that intended to reduce strategic offensive arms in 1991.
Identify the agreement that intended to reduce strategic offensive arms in 1991.
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START I. First major nuclear arms reduction treaty between superpowers.
START I. First major nuclear arms reduction treaty between superpowers.
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Which group of countries experienced a wave of independence movements at the end of the Cold War?
Which group of countries experienced a wave of independence movements at the end of the Cold War?
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Baltic States. Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania declared independence from USSR.
Baltic States. Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania declared independence from USSR.
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What was the political ideology that collapsed in Eastern Europe by the late 1980s?
What was the political ideology that collapsed in Eastern Europe by the late 1980s?
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Communism. One-party system collapsed across Eastern Europe by 1989.
Communism. One-party system collapsed across Eastern Europe by 1989.
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Identify the event marking the reunification of East and West Germany.
Identify the event marking the reunification of East and West Germany.
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German Reunification. October 3, 1990 unified East and West Germany.
German Reunification. October 3, 1990 unified East and West Germany.
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Which leader's resignation marked the official end of the Soviet Union?
Which leader's resignation marked the official end of the Soviet Union?
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Mikhail Gorbachev. His December 25, 1991 resignation ended the Soviet Union.
Mikhail Gorbachev. His December 25, 1991 resignation ended the Soviet Union.
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What was the significance of the Malta Summit in 1989?
What was the significance of the Malta Summit in 1989?
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Declare end of Cold War. Bush and Gorbachev officially declared the Cold War over.
Declare end of Cold War. Bush and Gorbachev officially declared the Cold War over.
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What economic condition heavily contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union?
What economic condition heavily contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union?
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Stagnation. Economic decline made Soviet system unsustainable by 1980s.
Stagnation. Economic decline made Soviet system unsustainable by 1980s.
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Which U.S. President succeeded in seeing the end of the Cold War during his term?
Which U.S. President succeeded in seeing the end of the Cold War during his term?
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George H. W. Bush. Oversaw German reunification and Soviet Union's dissolution.
George H. W. Bush. Oversaw German reunification and Soviet Union's dissolution.
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What was the primary reason for the Soviet Union's withdrawal from Afghanistan?
What was the primary reason for the Soviet Union's withdrawal from Afghanistan?
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Military and economic costs. Costly war drained Soviet resources and damaged morale.
Military and economic costs. Costly war drained Soviet resources and damaged morale.
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What was the main outcome of the Reykjavik Summit in 1986?
What was the main outcome of the Reykjavik Summit in 1986?
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Progress on arms reduction. Nearly achieved agreement to eliminate all nuclear weapons.
Progress on arms reduction. Nearly achieved agreement to eliminate all nuclear weapons.
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Which international organization expanded its influence after the Cold War?
Which international organization expanded its influence after the Cold War?
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NATO. Former Warsaw Pact nations joined the Western alliance.
NATO. Former Warsaw Pact nations joined the Western alliance.
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What was the primary focus of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)?
What was the primary focus of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)?
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Nuclear disarmament. Reduced strategic nuclear weapons between the superpowers.
Nuclear disarmament. Reduced strategic nuclear weapons between the superpowers.
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Identify the leader who initiated significant reforms in Poland, leading to independence.
Identify the leader who initiated significant reforms in Poland, leading to independence.
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Lech Wałęsa. Solidarity leader who became Poland's first democratic president.
Lech Wałęsa. Solidarity leader who became Poland's first democratic president.
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What was the significance of the Sinatra Doctrine introduced by Gorbachev?
What was the significance of the Sinatra Doctrine introduced by Gorbachev?
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Allowed Eastern Bloc autonomy. Let Eastern European nations choose their own path.
Allowed Eastern Bloc autonomy. Let Eastern European nations choose their own path.
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What was the main reason behind the U.S. and Soviet Union arms reduction treaties?
What was the main reason behind the U.S. and Soviet Union arms reduction treaties?
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Reduce nuclear threat. Mutual vulnerability made arms control beneficial for both sides.
Reduce nuclear threat. Mutual vulnerability made arms control beneficial for both sides.
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