How were citizens under the Soviet Union attempting to have their voices heard on the failures of socialism in the 1980s?
A) Silent protests in front of the Winter Palace
B) Strikes in shipyards and throughout Poland
C) A proletariat revolution
D) Labor Unions formed
E) None of these, they were silenced
B
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A. ruled as Chinese regent for two decades. B. placed her nephew on the throne and then imprisoned him in a palace coup. C. had once been an imperial concubine. D. opposed radical attempts to bring about Chinese reform. E. abandoned her Manchu connections and adopted western democracy reforms.
For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. "linked verse"
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Federalists argued that Mexico __________
A. lacked experience in self-government and needed a strong unified government that would control the entire nation B. should decentralize political power, relying on regional governments and local rule to prevent the rise of new dictators C. should have been divided into three different countries D. should sign a military treaty with Great Britain for protection against any future attempts by Spain to reconquer its lost territory
Which of the following is true of President George W. Bush in the months prior to launching the war against Iraq?
A. He invoked the War Powers Act of 1973 before undertaking military action against the Saddam Hussein regime in Iraq. B. He made it clear that he would not be bound by a resolution against military action although it was passed by both houses of Congress. C. He launched the war against Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq without invoking the War Powers Act of 1973 or asking for congressional approval. D. He sought the approval of Congress before launching the war against Saddam Hussein's regime, although he contended he did not really need that approval for such a step.