Question 1

According to this map, which of the following countries most likely supported the communist takeover of Vietnam?
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Question 2

The Black Panthers compared their struggle in the United States to

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The Black Panthers saw their struggle as part of a global fight against imperialism and colonialism, aligning it with the movements of formerly colonized peoples around the world seeking independence and self-determination.

Question 3

What does the acronym NOW stand for?

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The National Organization for Women (NOW) is a prominent organization founded in 1966 in the United States, focusing on advocating for feminist causes and women's rights.

Question 4

The 1968 student protests in France attracted workers as well as students, as both were demanding

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The 1968 student protests in France, which eventually drew in workers, were primarily focused on demanding more say in decision-making processes, both in educational institutions and workplaces. This movement was characterized by a call for broader democratic reforms rather than specific economic or policy changes.

Question 5

According to this map, who mobilized to Czechoslovakia in 1968 during the Prague Spring?
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Question 6

What was distinctive about the 1968 revolt in Czechoslovakia, also known as the Prague Spring?

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The 1968 revolt in Czechoslovakia, known as the Prague Spring, was distinctive because it started within the Czechoslovak Communist Party as an attempt at reform, aiming to create "socialism with a human face," which sought to implement liberal reforms within a socialist framework.

Question 7

What was the Brezhnev Doctrine, which the Soviets announced in November 1968?

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The Brezhnev Doctrine was a policy that essentially stated the Soviet Union had the right to intervene in any socialist country if the leading role of the communist party was threatened. It was announced following the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968 to suppress the Prague Spring, a series of reform movements aiming for greater freedom and democracy within the country. This doctrine justified Soviet intervention in its satellite states to maintain strict control and prevent any deviation from orthodox Soviet socialism.

Question 8

What was the title of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's book that detailed life in Soviet forced-labor camps and brought about his expulsion from the USSR?

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"The Gulag Archipelago" is the title of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's book that detailed life in Soviet forced-labor camps, which significantly contributed to his expulsion from the USSR.

Question 9

Richard Nixon won election as president of the United States in 1968 partly because of what campaign promise?

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Nixon promised to bring an end to the Vietnam War, which was a major issue for the American public at the time, contributing significantly to his election victory.

Question 10

U.S. president Richard M. Nixon's 1972 visit to what country helped to speed up the process of détente between the United States and the Soviet Union?

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Nixon's 1972 visit to China marked a significant step in normalizing relations between the United States and the People's Republic of China. It was a strategic move that also influenced the dynamics of the Cold War, leading to a thaw in relations with the Soviet Union as part of the broader policy of détente.

Question 11

What was the consequence of the negotiations that produced SALT I?

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SALT I (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks) led to an agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union that placed limits on the number of antiballistic missile (ABM) systems each could have, aiming to curb the arms race during the Cold War.

Question 12

In the 1975 Helsinki accords, Western countries agreed to officially recognize Soviet territorial acquisitions in World War II in exchange for which of the following?

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The Helsinki Accords included a commitment by the Soviet bloc to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms, which was a key point for Western countries in the negotiations.

Question 13

Why did the Arab nations of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) impose an oil embargo on the United States and its allies in the 1970s?

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The Arab nations of OPEC imposed an oil embargo on the United States and its allies primarily because the U.S. had provided support to Israel during its conflicts with Egypt, Syria, and Jordan in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly during the Yom Kippur War in 1973. This move was intended to pressure the U.S. and its allies to reconsider their support for Israel.

Question 14

The combination of economic conditions-rising prices, rising interest rates, and high unemployment-that hit the oil-dependent Western nations as a result of the OPEC oil embargo became known as what?

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Stagflation is the term used to describe the combination of stagnant economic growth, high unemployment, and high inflation, which was experienced by many Western nations during the 1970s as a result of the OPEC oil embargo.

Question 15

The wave of terrorism that hit Europe and the Middle East in the 1970s

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The wave of terrorism in the 1970s, especially in Europe, was significantly influenced by internal factors such as the suppression of activism and poor economic conditions, leading to radical actions by young people.

Question 16

In what country did British troops fire on nationalists and civil rights demonstrators in a 1972 event known as "Bloody Sunday"?

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Bloody Sunday occurred in Northern Ireland when British troops fired on civil rights demonstrators in Derry (Londonderry) on January 30, 1972.

Question 17

The two maps reproduced here collectively exemplify the emergence of what in 1970s Europe?
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Question 18

Which Western leader, in power between 1979 and 1990, did more than anyone else to reshape the West's political and economic ideas by demolishing the welfare state and supporting business leaders?

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Margaret Thatcher, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990, was instrumental in reshaping Western political and economic ideas. She is known for her policies that reduced the influence of the welfare state and strongly supported business leaders, promoting a free market economy.

Question 19

Margaret Thatcher's economic policies, which were based on monetarist, or supply-side, economic theory, came to be known as

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Margaret Thatcher's economic policies were characterized by deregulation, privatization of state-owned companies, and a reduction in government spending, aligning with neoliberal principles. These policies emphasized free-market capitalism, making "neoliberalism" the correct term.

Question 20

As neoliberalism took hold in the 1980s and 1990s and European governments began cutting the welfare state, which country maintained a full array of social programs?

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Sweden is known for maintaining a comprehensive welfare system even as neoliberal policies became more prevalent in the 1980s and 1990s. The country continued to support a full array of social programs, including healthcare, education, and social security, distinguishing it from many other European nations that scaled back welfare spending during this period.

Quiz 28: Postindustrial Society and the End of the Cold War Order, 1960s-1989

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