End of the Cold War - AP World History: Modern
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What was the main purpose of the Helsinki Accords of 1975?
What was the main purpose of the Helsinki Accords of 1975?
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Improving relations between the West and the Soviet bloc. Promoted human rights and reduced East-West tensions.
Improving relations between the West and the Soviet bloc. Promoted human rights and reduced East-West tensions.
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Identify the key event in 1991 that led to the independence of Baltic states.
Identify the key event in 1991 that led to the independence of Baltic states.
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Soviet coup attempt. Failed coup weakened central Soviet control permanently.
Soviet coup attempt. Failed coup weakened central Soviet control permanently.
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Which military alliance dissolved following the end of the Cold War in 1991?
Which military alliance dissolved following the end of the Cold War in 1991?
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Warsaw Pact. Soviet military alliance ended with communist collapse.
Warsaw Pact. Soviet military alliance ended with communist collapse.
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What was the economic policy shift in Eastern Europe post-Cold War?
What was the economic policy shift in Eastern Europe post-Cold War?
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Shift to market economies. Former communist states adopted Western economic models.
Shift to market economies. Former communist states adopted Western economic models.
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Which Soviet policy was aimed at reducing military expenditures?
Which Soviet policy was aimed at reducing military expenditures?
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New Thinking. Gorbachev's policy to reduce defense spending burden.
New Thinking. Gorbachev's policy to reduce defense spending burden.
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Which country was reunified in 1990 following the end of the Cold War?
Which country was reunified in 1990 following the end of the Cold War?
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Germany. East and West Germany united after communist collapse.
Germany. East and West Germany united after communist collapse.
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What was the main purpose of the Helsinki Accords of 1975?
What was the main purpose of the Helsinki Accords of 1975?
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Improving relations between the West and the Soviet bloc. Promoted human rights and reduced East-West tensions.
Improving relations between the West and the Soviet bloc. Promoted human rights and reduced East-West tensions.
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What was the primary political ideology of the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
What was the primary political ideology of the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
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Communism. State-controlled economic and social system opposing Western capitalism.
Communism. State-controlled economic and social system opposing Western capitalism.
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Which U.S. President is credited with playing a significant role in ending the Cold War?
Which U.S. President is credited with playing a significant role in ending the Cold War?
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Ronald Reagan. His aggressive stance and military buildup pressured Soviet reforms.
Ronald Reagan. His aggressive stance and military buildup pressured Soviet reforms.
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Identify the Soviet leader who introduced reforms like glasnost and perestroika.
Identify the Soviet leader who introduced reforms like glasnost and perestroika.
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Mikhail Gorbachev. His reforms of openness and restructuring transformed Soviet society.
Mikhail Gorbachev. His reforms of openness and restructuring transformed Soviet society.
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What does the term 'glasnost' refer to in the context of Soviet reforms?
What does the term 'glasnost' refer to in the context of Soviet reforms?
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Political openness. Allowed greater freedom of speech and transparency in government.
Political openness. Allowed greater freedom of speech and transparency in government.
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What was 'perestroika' aimed at reforming in the Soviet Union?
What was 'perestroika' aimed at reforming in the Soviet Union?
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Economic restructuring. Reformed the inefficient Soviet command economy system.
Economic restructuring. Reformed the inefficient Soviet command economy system.
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Identify the policy of reducing tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union during the 1970s.
Identify the policy of reducing tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union during the 1970s.
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Détente. Period of improved diplomatic relations and arms control.
Détente. Period of improved diplomatic relations and arms control.
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What was the name of the Polish trade union that challenged communist rule in the 1980s?
What was the name of the Polish trade union that challenged communist rule in the 1980s?
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Solidarity. First independent trade union in communist Eastern Europe.
Solidarity. First independent trade union in communist Eastern Europe.
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Which summit in 1986 failed initially but paved the way for future arms reduction talks?
Which summit in 1986 failed initially but paved the way for future arms reduction talks?
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Reykjavik Summit. Despite failure, it built trust for future agreements.
Reykjavik Summit. Despite failure, it built trust for future agreements.
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What does the term 'Iron Curtain' refer to?
What does the term 'Iron Curtain' refer to?
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Division between East and West Europe. Churchill's metaphor for Soviet control over Eastern Europe.
Division between East and West Europe. Churchill's metaphor for Soviet control over Eastern Europe.
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What was the primary cause of economic stagnation in the Soviet Union during the 1980s?
What was the primary cause of economic stagnation in the Soviet Union during the 1980s?
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Centralized planning. Inefficient state control stifled innovation and productivity.
Centralized planning. Inefficient state control stifled innovation and productivity.
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Who was the last leader of the Soviet Union before its dissolution?
Who was the last leader of the Soviet Union before its dissolution?
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Mikhail Gorbachev. Resigned on December 25, 1991, ending Soviet rule.
Mikhail Gorbachev. Resigned on December 25, 1991, ending Soviet rule.
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Identify the U.S. policy that aimed to contain the spread of communism during the Cold War.
Identify the U.S. policy that aimed to contain the spread of communism during the Cold War.
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Containment. Strategy to prevent communist expansion worldwide.
Containment. Strategy to prevent communist expansion worldwide.
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Which Eastern European country experienced a violent overthrow of its communist regime in 1989?
Which Eastern European country experienced a violent overthrow of its communist regime in 1989?
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Romania. Ceaușescu's brutal regime ended with his execution.
Romania. Ceaușescu's brutal regime ended with his execution.
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Which U.S. Secretary of State played a key role in the policy of détente?
Which U.S. Secretary of State played a key role in the policy of détente?
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Henry Kissinger. Architect of détente policy with the Soviet Union.
Henry Kissinger. Architect of détente policy with 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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Marked the end of Cold War tensions. Bush and Gorbachev declared the Cold War over.
Marked the end of Cold War tensions. Bush and Gorbachev declared the Cold War over.
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Identify the key event in 1991 that led to the independence of Baltic states.
Identify the key event in 1991 that led to the independence of Baltic states.
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Soviet coup attempt. Failed coup weakened central Soviet control permanently.
Soviet coup attempt. Failed coup weakened central Soviet control permanently.
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Which military alliance dissolved following the end of the Cold War in 1991?
Which military alliance dissolved following the end of the Cold War in 1991?
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Warsaw Pact. Soviet military alliance ended with communist collapse.
Warsaw Pact. Soviet military alliance ended with communist collapse.
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Which policy did the Soviet Union adopt to reduce its influence in Eastern Europe?
Which policy did the Soviet Union adopt to reduce its influence in Eastern Europe?
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Non-intervention. Allowed Eastern European independence without military force.
Non-intervention. Allowed Eastern European independence without military force.
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What was the key factor in the disintegration of Soviet satellite states?
What was the key factor in the disintegration of Soviet satellite states?
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Nationalist movements. Ethnic groups sought independence from Soviet control.
Nationalist movements. Ethnic groups sought independence from Soviet control.
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Which agreement in 1991 marked the formal end of the Soviet Union?
Which agreement in 1991 marked the formal end of the Soviet Union?
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Belavezha Accords. Three republic leaders officially dissolved the USSR.
Belavezha Accords. Three republic leaders officially dissolved the USSR.
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Which economic theory was discredited due to the failure of the Soviet economy?
Which economic theory was discredited due to the failure of the Soviet economy?
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Central planning. Soviet economic collapse proved free markets superior.
Central planning. Soviet economic collapse proved free markets superior.
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Which leader's visit to China in 1989 symbolized warming Sino-Soviet relations?
Which leader's visit to China in 1989 symbolized warming Sino-Soviet relations?
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Mikhail Gorbachev. Historic visit ended decades of Sino-Soviet hostility.
Mikhail Gorbachev. Historic visit ended decades of Sino-Soviet hostility.
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What was the main challenge to Soviet control in Afghanistan during the 1980s?
What was the main challenge to Soviet control in Afghanistan during the 1980s?
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Mujahideen resistance. Islamic fighters defeated Soviet occupation forces.
Mujahideen resistance. Islamic fighters defeated Soviet occupation forces.
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