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What was the primary goal of the Reagan administration's arrangement of illegal arms sales to Iran, which later became known as the Iran-Contra scandal?
What was the primary goal of the Reagan administration's arrangement of illegal arms sales to Iran, which later became known as the Iran-Contra scandal?
- To pressure Iran into releasing American hostages held in Lebanon by pro-Iranian groups.
- To destabilize the Soviet Union by indirectly funding anti-communist movements in Eastern Europe.
- To improve diplomatic relations with Iran by providing them with necessary weapons.
- To fund the Contras, a rebel group in Nicaragua, who were fighting against a communist dictator. (correct)
What impact did Mikhail Gorbachev's reforms of glasnost and perestroika have on the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe?
What impact did Mikhail Gorbachev's reforms of glasnost and perestroika have on the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe?
- They solidified communist control and suppressed dissent in Eastern European countries.
- They led to increased military spending and an escalation of the Cold War.
- They contributed to the loosening of Soviet control over Eastern Europe and the eventual reunification of Germany. (correct)
- They caused economic stagnation and widespread famine across the Soviet Union.
What was the Solidarity movement in Poland, and what role did it play in the country's history?
What was the Solidarity movement in Poland, and what role did it play in the country's history?
- A Soviet-backed military operation to suppress anti-communist sentiment.
- A political party that supported the communist leadership and its policies.
- A worker's union movement that contributed to a peaceful transfer of power and democratization in Poland. (correct)
- An underground resistance group that advocated for violent overthrow of the communist regime.
What was the main purpose of the START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) signed in 1991 between the United States and the Soviet Union?
What was the main purpose of the START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) signed in 1991 between the United States and the Soviet Union?
How did the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty contribute to the end of the Cold War?
How did the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty contribute to the end of the Cold War?
In what year did the Soviet Union dissolve/cease to exist, marking the end of the Cold War?
In what year did the Soviet Union dissolve/cease to exist, marking the end of the Cold War?
What commonality did Poland's Solidarity movement and the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 share, despite their different locations and outcomes?
What commonality did Poland's Solidarity movement and the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 share, despite their different locations and outcomes?
What was the main objective of Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), also known as 'Star Wars'?
What was the main objective of Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), also known as 'Star Wars'?
What was the Iran-Contra scandal during Ronald Reagan's presidency primarily about?
What was the Iran-Contra scandal during Ronald Reagan's presidency primarily about?
Why did the United States support the Contras in Nicaragua during the Reagan administration?
Why did the United States support the Contras in Nicaragua during the Reagan administration?
What event directly preceded Ronald Reagan becoming president in 1980?
What event directly preceded Ronald Reagan becoming president in 1980?
What action did Reagan take that lead to an increased national deficit?
What action did Reagan take that lead to an increased national deficit?
What did the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 primarily call for?
What did the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 primarily call for?
What impact did the fall of the Berlin Wall have on Germany and Europe?
What impact did the fall of the Berlin Wall have on Germany and Europe?
How did Reagan work with Mikhail Gorbachev to de-escalate tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union?
How did Reagan work with Mikhail Gorbachev to de-escalate tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union?
Which treaty, signed by the United States and the Soviet Union, eliminated some weapon systems in Europe?
Which treaty, signed by the United States and the Soviet Union, eliminated some weapon systems in Europe?
How did Poland transition from a communist state to a democratic nation in 1989?
How did Poland transition from a communist state to a democratic nation in 1989?
Which movement sought to address China's human rights?
Which movement sought to address China's human rights?
What action of the Chinese government was deemed 'too repressive'?
What action of the Chinese government was deemed 'too repressive'?
Roughly how long did the Cold War last?
Roughly how long did the Cold War last?
Flashcards
Iran-Contra Scandal
Iran-Contra Scandal
A scandal during Reagan's presidency involving illegal arms sales to Iran to fund the Contras in Nicaragua.
Strategic Defense Initiative
Strategic Defense Initiative
Proposed by Reagan; a defense system using satellites in space to protect against nuclear attacks.
Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev
Soviet leader who worked with Reagan to ease Cold War tensions.
INF Treaty
INF Treaty
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Glasnost
Glasnost
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Perestroika
Perestroika
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Poland's Solidarity
Poland's Solidarity
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Tiananmen Square Protests of 1989
Tiananmen Square Protests of 1989
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START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty)
START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty)
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Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
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Study Notes
- In 1980 Ronald Reagan became President after Carter.
- Reagan continued the Cold War by expanding the military leading to an increased national deficit.
- The Iran-Contra scandal occurred during his administration, which involved illegal arms sales to Iran used to fund the Contras, a rebel group in Nicaragua, fighting a communist dictator.
- Reagan had wanted Star Wars, also known as the Strategic Defense Initiative, a satellite-based defense system that was never fully realized.
- Reagan collaborated with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to ease Cold War tensions.
- The two nations signed the INF Treaty, eliminating some weapon systems in Europe.
- Gorbachev initiated reforms in the Soviet Union, including glasnost and perestroika.
- By the end of the 1980s, the Soviet Union relaxed control over Eastern European countries:
- The Berlin Wall fell
- Germany reunified
- Poland's Solidarity movement pursued its objectives using nonviolent discipline and self-imposed limitations.
- These elements played a vital part in the national compromise as well as a peaceful transfer of power in 1989, leading Poland towards democratization.
- In 1989 the Tiananmen Square protests took place, where Chinese troops stormed Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
- Thousands of pro-democracy protesters were killed and arrested.
- The protesters were calling for resignations of Chinese Communist Party leaders who were considered too oppressive.
- The START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) was established in 1991 between the United States and the Soviet Union to reduce and limit strategic offensive nuclear arms.
- The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty eliminated intermediate-range ballistic and cruise missiles.
- In 1991, the Soviet Union dissolved, ending the Cold War after 45 years.
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