The main reason for the collapse of Soviet-style communism in Eastern Europe in 1989 and 1990 was
A) Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev's refusal to use force to keep old-line communist governments in power in Eastern Europe.
B) the aggressive stance taken toward Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev by presidents Reagan and Bush.
C) pressure from a United Nations' boycott of Soviet trade in order to pressure Soviet withdrawal from Eastern Europe.
D) the rebellions in Eastern Europe against Gorbachev's heavy-handed attempts to crush any attempts to reform pro-Soviet governments.
A
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A. a large role for government in the economy. B. the ending of England's mercantile system. C. the elimination of England's navy and army. D. that government take no part in the economy. E. an end to all taxes.
The system of labor control that allowed a person to exploit the labor force for a certain period of time was called
a. hacienda. b. encomienda. c. bandeirante. d. requerimiento. e. casa grande
“Epigenetics” refers to ______.
A. the genetics of RNA B. changes in gene expression caused by factors other than DNA C. the mass of protein surrounding a chromosome D. criticism of the Human Genome Project
What effect did the prosperity of the 1950s have on the radicalism of the 1960s?
A. It created a large middle class that rejected liberalism and radicalism. B. It created a large middle class that was disillusioned with conservative government. C. It created a groundswell of support for feminism among the middle class. D. It created a hunger for hands-on, liberal government among the middle class.