How did the break-up of the Soviet Union affect the United States economy?
A) It was devastating to the economy, as the production of weapons decreased and unemployment soared.
B) The decline of the Soviet Union had no impact upon the economy of the United States.
C) This was a boon for the United States, as they could now access new markets for consumer goods.
D) It had a positive effect, as the reduction in defense spending slashed the deficit.
E) The impact was initially weak due to the funds the United States was pumping into the Soviet Union to aid in its recovery.
D
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Under Deng Xiaoping's China
a. the average income rose by 22 percent. b. birth rates reached an all-time low. c. all public likenesses of Mao Zedong were destroyed. d. thousands of political dissidents were imprisoned. e. foreign investors were encouraged to build manufacturing plants in Guangzhou.
Who won the Peloponnesian War?
A. Thebes B. Athens C. Sparta D. Persia E. Carthage
The Green Party candidate in the 2000 presidential election who won enough votes in Florida so that its electoral votes were awarded to Republican George W. Bush in a 537-vote difference was __________
A) John Kerry B) Al Gore C) Patrick Buchanan D) Ralph Nader