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Cold War History: Understanding the Era

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

Fall of the Berlin Wall

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

Boris Yeltsin

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

Ensured peace globally and eased tensions

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

End of the Cold War and promotion of peace

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

Placement of Gorbachev under house arrest

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

It was easier to fight one major power

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

Spread of democracy across the globe

Who was the Soviet leader who resigned in December 1991?

Mikhail Gorbachev

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

Promotion of peace and prosperity

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

End of the Cold War

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

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

The fall of the Berlin Wall

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

It promoted a new era of democracy across the globe

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

The formal reunification of Germany

What happened to Mikhail Gorbachev in August 1991?

He was placed under house arrest

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

It ensured peace globally and eased tensions

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

All of the above

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

The collapse of the Soviet Union

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

New nations formed

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

Learn about the Cold War, a period of rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union from 1945-1991. Discover why it's called the Cold War and how it affected global politics. Test your knowledge of this significant historical era.

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