Spread of Communism After 1900 - AP World History: Modern
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Which Eastern European country transitioned from communism to democracy in 1989?
Which Eastern European country transitioned from communism to democracy in 1989?
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Poland. Solidarity movement led the peaceful overthrow of communist rule.
Poland. Solidarity movement led the peaceful overthrow of communist rule.
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What was the major consequence of the Sino-Soviet Split?
What was the major consequence of the Sino-Soviet Split?
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Increased tensions between China and the Soviet Union. Ideological differences split the communist world into rival camps.
Increased tensions between China and the Soviet Union. Ideological differences split the communist world into rival camps.
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Which Latin American country was a focal point of Cold War tensions in the 1980s?
Which Latin American country was a focal point of Cold War tensions in the 1980s?
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Nicaragua. The US supported Contras against the Sandinista government.
Nicaragua. The US supported Contras against the Sandinista government.
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Identify the tactic used by the US to support anti-communist regimes.
Identify the tactic used by the US to support anti-communist regimes.
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Military aid and intervention. The US backed friendly dictatorships against communist movements.
Military aid and intervention. The US backed friendly dictatorships against communist movements.
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Which agreement reduced US and Soviet nuclear weapons in 1987?
Which agreement reduced US and Soviet nuclear weapons in 1987?
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Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. Reagan and Gorbachev agreed to eliminate intermediate-range missiles.
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. Reagan and Gorbachev agreed to eliminate intermediate-range missiles.
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Which communist country experienced economic reforms in the 1980s?
Which communist country experienced economic reforms in the 1980s?
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China. Deng Xiaoping introduced market mechanisms while maintaining communist control.
China. Deng Xiaoping introduced market mechanisms while maintaining communist control.
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What was the effect of the Soviet-Afghan War on the Soviet Union?
What was the effect of the Soviet-Afghan War on the Soviet Union?
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Weakened Soviet resources and morale. The costly war drained Soviet finances and damaged military prestige.
Weakened Soviet resources and morale. The costly war drained Soviet finances and damaged military prestige.
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Identify the 1961 U.S. failed invasion to overthrow Castro's government.
Identify the 1961 U.S. failed invasion to overthrow Castro's government.
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Bay of Pigs Invasion. CIA-trained Cuban exiles failed to overthrow Castro's government.
Bay of Pigs Invasion. CIA-trained Cuban exiles failed to overthrow Castro's government.
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Which Southeast Asian country fell to communism in 1975?
Which Southeast Asian country fell to communism in 1975?
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Vietnam. North Vietnamese forces unified the country under communist rule.
Vietnam. North Vietnamese forces unified the country under communist rule.
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What was the impact of the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989?
What was the impact of the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989?
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Symbolized the end of communism. Its destruction represented the collapse of communist control in Europe.
Symbolized the end of communism. Its destruction represented the collapse of communist control in Europe.
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Which Soviet policy allowed for more open criticism of the government?
Which Soviet policy allowed for more open criticism of the government?
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Glasnost. Openness enabled citizens to criticize government policies and leaders.
Glasnost. Openness enabled citizens to criticize government policies and leaders.
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What was the main objective of Mao's Great Leap Forward?
What was the main objective of Mao's Great Leap Forward?
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Rapid industrialization. This failed economic campaign aimed to surpass Western production levels.
Rapid industrialization. This failed economic campaign aimed to surpass Western production levels.
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Which country experienced the Velvet Revolution in 1989?
Which country experienced the Velvet Revolution in 1989?
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Czechoslovakia. This peaceful transition ended communist rule without violence.
Czechoslovakia. This peaceful transition ended communist rule without violence.
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What was the strategic defense initiative proposed by the US in the 1980s?
What was the strategic defense initiative proposed by the US in the 1980s?
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Star Wars. Reagan's missile defense system aimed to neutralize Soviet nuclear threats.
Star Wars. Reagan's missile defense system aimed to neutralize Soviet nuclear threats.
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Which leader's policies led to the fall of communism in Eastern Europe?
Which leader's policies led to the fall of communism in Eastern Europe?
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Mikhail Gorbachev. Glasnost and perestroika allowed democratic movements to flourish.
Mikhail Gorbachev. Glasnost and perestroika allowed democratic movements to flourish.
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What did the Brezhnev Doctrine justify in terms of Soviet foreign policy?
What did the Brezhnev Doctrine justify in terms of Soviet foreign policy?
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Intervention in socialist countries. It authorized Soviet military action to preserve socialism in allies.
Intervention in socialist countries. It authorized Soviet military action to preserve socialism in allies.
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Which European country experienced a communist coup in 1948?
Which European country experienced a communist coup in 1948?
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Czechoslovakia. Communists seized power and ended the country's democratic government.
Czechoslovakia. Communists seized power and ended the country's democratic government.
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What was the primary strategy of the US to prevent the spread of communism?
What was the primary strategy of the US to prevent the spread of communism?
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Containment. This strategy prevented communist expansion without direct military confrontation.
Containment. This strategy prevented communist expansion without direct military confrontation.
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Which US policy aimed to contain communism, announced in 1947?
Which US policy aimed to contain communism, announced in 1947?
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Truman Doctrine. Truman promised to support free peoples resisting communist subjugation.
Truman Doctrine. Truman promised to support free peoples resisting communist subjugation.
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Identify the Eastern European country that split peacefully after communism's fall.
Identify the Eastern European country that split peacefully after communism's fall.
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Czechoslovakia. It became the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993.
Czechoslovakia. It became the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993.
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Which Soviet leader is associated with the policy of Perestroika?
Which Soviet leader is associated with the policy of Perestroika?
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Mikhail Gorbachev. His restructuring reforms ultimately weakened communist control.
Mikhail Gorbachev. His restructuring reforms ultimately weakened communist control.
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Name the first satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1957.
Name the first satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1957.
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Sputnik. This achievement marked the beginning of the Space Race.
Sputnik. This achievement marked the beginning of the Space Race.
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What was the outcome of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising?
What was the outcome of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising?
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Suppression by Soviet forces. Soviet forces crushed the anti-communist rebellion within weeks.
Suppression by Soviet forces. Soviet forces crushed the anti-communist rebellion within weeks.
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Which military alliance was formed to counteract NATO during the Cold War?
Which military alliance was formed to counteract NATO during the Cold War?
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Warsaw Pact. Eastern European communist states formed this military alliance in 1955.
Warsaw Pact. Eastern European communist states formed this military alliance in 1955.
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Which concept describes the easing of tensions between the US and Soviet Union?
Which concept describes the easing of tensions between the US and Soviet Union?
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Détente. This policy reduced Cold War hostilities during the 1970s.
Détente. This policy reduced Cold War hostilities during the 1970s.
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What was the primary economic policy under Soviet communism?
What was the primary economic policy under Soviet communism?
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Central planning. The state controlled all production and distribution decisions.
Central planning. The state controlled all production and distribution decisions.
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Which African country became communist after its independence in 1975?
Which African country became communist after its independence in 1975?
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Angola. The MPLA established a Marxist government after Portuguese withdrawal.
Angola. The MPLA established a Marxist government after Portuguese withdrawal.
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Identify the leader of Vietnam who embraced communism in the mid-20th century.
Identify the leader of Vietnam who embraced communism in the mid-20th century.
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Ho Chi Minh. He led Vietnamese independence and established communist North Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh. He led Vietnamese independence and established communist North Vietnam.
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What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?
What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?
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To rebuild Europe's economy and stop the spread of communism. US economic aid strengthened Western Europe against communist influence.
To rebuild Europe's economy and stop the spread of communism. US economic aid strengthened Western Europe against communist influence.
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Which 1968 event in Czechoslovakia demonstrated a push against communism?
Which 1968 event in Czechoslovakia demonstrated a push against communism?
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Prague Spring. Reforms were crushed when Soviet tanks invaded Czechoslovakia in August.
Prague Spring. Reforms were crushed when Soviet tanks invaded Czechoslovakia in August.
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