Cold War History: Understanding the Era

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What event in 1990 led to the formal reunification of Germany?

Collapse of the Soviet Union

Dissolution of Eastern European territories

Rise of Boris Yeltsin

Fall of the Berlin Wall (correct)

Who became the president of Russia following a coup in 1991?

Vladimir Putin

Mikhail Gorbachev

Leonid Brezhnev

Boris Yeltsin (correct)

What was the outcome of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty?

Increased tensions between nations

Ensured peace globally and eased tensions (correct)

Limited colonialism and expansion

Rise of communist governments

What was the outcome of the Soviet Union's collapse?

End of the Cold War and promotion of peace Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the military coup in the Soviet Union?

Placement of Gorbachev under house arrest Signup and view all the answers

What did the United States believe about fighting multiple smaller powers?

It was easier to fight one major power Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Soviet Union's collapse on global governance?

Spread of democracy across the globe Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Soviet leader who resigned in December 1991?

Mikhail Gorbachev Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Boris Yeltsin's work with other governments?

Promotion of peace and prosperity Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of 1991 in the context of the Soviet Union?

End of the Cold War Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary outcome of the collapse of the Soviet Union?

The end of the Cold War and the promotion of peace and prosperity Signup and view all the answers

What event in 1989 led to the formal reunification of Germany in 1990?

The fall of the Berlin Wall Signup and view all the answers

What is one perspective on the Cold War's legacy?

It promoted a new era of democracy across the globe Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of 1990 in the context of Germany?

The formal reunification of Germany Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Mikhail Gorbachev in August 1991?

He was placed under house arrest Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty?

It ensured peace globally and eased tensions Signup and view all the answers

What did Boris Yeltsin do following Mikhail Gorbachev's resignation?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the military coup in the Soviet Union?

The collapse of the Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the collapse of the Soviet Union on Eastern Europe?

New nations formed Signup and view all the answers

What is one perspective on the legacy of the Cold War and its impact on global governance?

It influenced a new era of democracy across the globe Signup and view all the answers