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Which policy introduced by Gorbachev aimed to reform the Soviet political and economic system?
Which policy introduced by Gorbachev aimed to reform the Soviet political and economic system?
- Totalitarianism
- Collectivization
- Perestroika (correct)
- Nationalization
Which Western leader played a significant role in the ending of Communism through their support for free-market economics?
Which Western leader played a significant role in the ending of Communism through their support for free-market economics?
- Helmut Kohl
- Francois Mitterrand
- Ronald Reagan (correct)
- Winston Churchill
What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Wall, which was a symbolic representation of the Cold War?
What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Wall, which was a symbolic representation of the Cold War?
- To mark the boundary between the Soviet and Western occupation zones in Germany
- To control the flow of goods and services between East and West Germany
- To prevent citizens of East Germany from fleeing to West Germany (correct)
- To serve as a tourist attraction for visitors to Berlin
What was the main driver behind the demonstrations in East Germany that ultimately led to the fall of the Berlin Wall?
What was the main driver behind the demonstrations in East Germany that ultimately led to the fall of the Berlin Wall?
How did the relationship between East Germany and West Germany change in the years leading up to the fall of the Berlin Wall?
How did the relationship between East Germany and West Germany change in the years leading up to the fall of the Berlin Wall?
Why did Honecker refuse to quash the demonstrations in East Germany without Soviet approval?
Why did Honecker refuse to quash the demonstrations in East Germany without Soviet approval?
How did Helmut Kohl's promise of unification and funding for East Germany impact the events following the fall of the Berlin Wall?
How did Helmut Kohl's promise of unification and funding for East Germany impact the events following the fall of the Berlin Wall?
How did Gorbachev's policies of perestroika and glasnost contribute to the events leading up to the fall of the Berlin Wall?
How did Gorbachev's policies of perestroika and glasnost contribute to the events leading up to the fall of the Berlin Wall?
What was the immediate impact of the fall of the Berlin Wall on the global understanding of the world?
What was the immediate impact of the fall of the Berlin Wall on the global understanding of the world?
How did the consistent pressure from the United States on South Africa's illegal occupation of Namibia contribute to the events following the fall of the Berlin Wall?
How did the consistent pressure from the United States on South Africa's illegal occupation of Namibia contribute to the events following the fall of the Berlin Wall?
Which of the following events directly led to the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961?
Which of the following events directly led to the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961?
What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Wall for the East German government?
What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Wall for the East German government?
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between East and West Germany during the Cold War era?
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between East and West Germany during the Cold War era?
How did Gorbachev's policies of perestroika and glasnost influence events in Southern Africa?
How did Gorbachev's policies of perestroika and glasnost influence events in Southern Africa?
Which of the following events marked a significant turning point in the collapse of the East German communist regime?
Which of the following events marked a significant turning point in the collapse of the East German communist regime?
