In the 1980s, the careers of Leonid Brezhnev, Yuri Andropov, and Konstantin Chernenko illustrate the problem of Soviet
a. multi-cultural centralism.
b. gerontocracy.
c. ideological extremism.
d. capitalist failure.
e. de-Stalinization.
b
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Before the 1880s, most immigrants came from ________ after the 1880s, most immigrants came from ________.
A. northern and western Europe; southern and eastern Europe B. Europe; Latin America C. the European continent; the British Isles D. Ireland; Scandinavia
Why did the Soviet Union invade Czechoslovakia?
A. Czechoslovakian leader Alexander Dubcek was assassinated. B. Czechoslovakian leader Alexander Dubcek began liberalizing communism. C. Protest strikes resulted in a shutdown of the economy. D. Nationalist uprisings threatened to shut down the government.
One important development in Texas during the late 1860s was __________
A. a high level of violence, especially against blacks B. great prosperity for farmers, as the price of cotton soared to record highs C. the establishment of peaceful relations with the Comanches D. population growth caused by a surge in immigration from Germany and Ireland