A historian is making a historical argument about the Cold War. He points out that the Soviet Union's economy was extremely weak by the late 20th century. He also notes that the Soviet Union had failed in its attempt to invade and control Afghanistan in the 1970s and 1980s. Finally, he explains that leaders such as Lech Walesa had led increasingly successful protests against Soviet rule throughout the Cold War. Based on this information, he concludes that the Soviet Union would have collapsed on its own, regardless of U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War.Which statement best summarizes the historian's claim?A.The Soviet Union failed in its invasion of Afghanistan in the late 20th century.B.The Soviet economy was extremely weak by the end of the 20th century.C.Lech Walesa was an important leader who weakened the Soviet Union.D.U.S. foreign policy was not an essential part of the Soviet Union's collapse.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which statement best reflects a typical Soviet point of view that contributed to conflict during the Cold War?A.No government should have the power to tell private businesses what they must produce.B.Capitalist economies are designed to benefit the wealthy rather than helping all citizens.C.Some people will always be poor and unemployed, even if a country's economy is strong.D.Personal freedom is essential to building a powerful country with the support of its people.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

By 1989, the Soviet Union was:A.At war with the United StatesB.Collapsing in EuropeC.Gaining power in EuropeD.Restoring Communism

When did Soviet Union collapse?Select one:a.1990b.1991c.1992d.1993

A historian writes an essay on the rise of communism in China during the 20th century. She claims that communism would never have taken hold in the country if the Soviet Union had not supplied the Chinese communists with money and military equipment.A reader trying to determine whether the historian's interpretation is valid would most likely:A.cite the historian's essay in his own new study on the rise of communism in China.B.review other sources on Chinese communism to see if they reached similar conclusions.C.review the historian's other books to see if they are also related to communism in China.D.determine whether the Soviet Union helped communist revolutionaries in other countries.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the Cold War?Multiple ChoiceThe global power structure was bipolar.It never became an actual shooting war between the United States and the Soviet Union.It included U.S. support for governments being threatened by communism.The U.S. pursued a policy of containment.All these answers are correct.