One of the underlying causes for the end of the Cold War was
A) the fall of Khrushchev in the Soviet Union and election of Reagan in the United States.
B) financial difficulties for both the superpowers and the unbearable expenses of the arms race.
C) peace movements in both countries.
D) the end of the Afghan War.
E) the death of Gorbachev.
B
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What has been the result of austerity measures implemented in some of the European Union’s more fragile economies?
a) Strikes, political violence, and support of nationalist parties have become commonplace. b) The “Big Three”—Great Britain, France, and Germany—have stepped up to help nations forced to cut pensions, health care, and other social services. Consider This: Because of Greek austerity programs, Athens is a city where these results are particularly evident. See 15.3: Cracks in the Foundation. c) Areas with enforced austerity programs have seen an upswing in interest in joining Russia to create a socialist bloc. Consider This: Because of Greek austerity programs, Athens is a city where these results are particularly evident. See 15.3: Cracks in the Foundation. d) The European Union’s government in Brussels has been forced to send EU police forces into some places to deal with the violence. Consider This: Because of Greek austerity programs, Athens is a city where these results are particularly evident. See 15.3: Cracks in the Foundation.
Probably the most significant factor that made it possible for a relatively small number of Europeans to colonize the Americas with surprising ease was
A) rivalries among Amerindian civilizations that prevented cooperation against the intruding Europeans. B) the absence of immunity among Amerindians to diseases brought by Europeans to the Americas. C) the superiority of European firepower. D) the lack of confidence among Amerindians about their religions. E) the technology of the Europeans.
The Confederate war effort was hurt by Southerners' fierce devotion to
a. family. b. states' rights. c. slavery. d. Great Britain and France.
Some Republicans were so upset by the Alien and Sedition Acts that they concluded that the states had the power to nullify acts of Congress.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)