Berlin Crisis, NATO, Warsaw Pact & Nuclear Deterrence

Question

Easy

Easy • Question 1 of 35

The Soviet Union blocks Western land access to West Berlin in 1948.

Using the evidence about The Soviet Union blocks Western land access to West Berlin in 1948., which interpretation is best supported by this evidence?

A. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The Soviet Union blocks Western land access to West Berlin in 1948.. B. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of The Soviet Union blocks Western land access to West Berlin in 1948., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. C. The Western airlift challenged Soviet pressure without directly attacking Soviet forces. D. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region For The Soviet Union blocks Western land access to West Berlin in 1948., this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports.

Answer 1

Easy

Easy • Question 1 of 35

The Soviet Union blocks Western land access to West Berlin in 1948.

Using the evidence about The Soviet Union blocks Western land access to West Berlin in 1948., which interpretation is best supported by this evidence?

A. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The Soviet Union blocks Western land access to West Berlin in 1948.. B. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of The Soviet Union blocks Western land access to West Berlin in 1948., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. C. The Western airlift challenged Soviet pressure without directly attacking Soviet forces. D. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region For The Soviet Union blocks Western land access to West Berlin in 1948., this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports.

Answer 2

Easy

Easy • Question 2 of 35

Western aircraft deliver food and fuel to West Berlin for nearly a year.

For Western aircraft deliver food and fuel to West Berlin for nearly a yea, which answer most directly addresses this question: what is the most important historical significance of this development?

A. Air transport became a political demonstration of Western commitment to West Berlin. B. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Western aircraft deliver food and fuel to West Berlin for nearly a yea. C. The event had identical effects in every country involved Applied to Western aircraft deliver food and fuel to West Berlin for nearly a yea, this would overstate what the evidence can establish. D. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In the context of Western aircraft deliver food and fuel to West Berlin for nearly a yea, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor.

Answer 3

Easy

Easy • Question 3 of 35

The Federal Republic of Germany is created in the western occupation zones in 1949.

Which conclusion about The Federal Republic of Germany is created in the western occupation z best answers the following historical problem: which conclusion follows most directly from the evidence?

A. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of The Federal Republic of Germany is created in the western occupation z, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. B. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated For The Federal Republic of Germany is created in the western occupation z, this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. C. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The Federal Republic of Germany is created in the western occupation z. D. Germany’s division hardened the emerging political split in Europe.

Answer 4

Easy

Easy • Question 4 of 35

NATO is established in 1949 with an attack-on-one collective defense principle.

Using the evidence about NATO is established in 1949 with an attack-on-one collective defense p, how should a student place this evidence in its historical context?

A. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant Applied to NATO is established in 1949 with an attack-on-one collective defense p, this would overstate what the evidence can establish. B. Western states institutionalized military cooperation against perceived Soviet expansion. C. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In the context of NATO is established in 1949 with an attack-on-one collective defense p, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to NATO is established in 1949 with an attack-on-one collective defense p.

Answer 5

Easy

Easy • Question 5 of 35

West Germany joins NATO in 1955.

For West Germany joins NATO in 1955., which answer most directly addresses this question: which claim would use this evidence most accurately?

A. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to West Germany joins NATO in 1955.. B. West German rearmament strengthened the Western alliance but alarmed the Soviet bloc. C. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In the context of West Germany joins NATO in 1955., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. The event had identical effects in every country involved For West Germany joins NATO in 1955., this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports.

Answer 6

Easy

Easy • Question 6 of 35

The Warsaw Pact is formed in 1955.

Which conclusion about The Warsaw Pact is formed in 1955. best answers the following historical problem: what broader unit 8 development does this evidence best illustrate?

A. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region Applied to The Warsaw Pact is formed in 1955., this would overstate what the evidence can establish. B. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In the context of The Warsaw Pact is formed in 1955., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. C. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The Warsaw Pact is formed in 1955.. D. The Soviet Union and its allies created a military structure that paralleled NATO.

Answer 7

Easy

Easy • Question 7 of 35

East German authorities close the border through Berlin in August 1961.

Using the evidence about East German authorities close the border through Berlin in August 1961, which causal interpretation is most defensible?

A. The Berlin Wall primarily sought to stop population flight from East Germany. B. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant For East German authorities close the border through Berlin in August 1961, this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. C. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to East German authorities close the border through Berlin in August 1961. D. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In the context of East German authorities close the border through Berlin in August 1961, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor.

Answer 8

Easy

Easy • Question 8 of 35

U.S. and Soviet tanks face one another at Checkpoint Charlie in 1961.

For U.S. and Soviet tanks face one another at Checkpoint Charlie in 1961., which answer most directly addresses this question: what does this evidence reveal most clearly?

A. The event had identical effects in every country involved In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to U.S. and Soviet tanks face one another at Checkpoint Charlie in 1961.. B. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated Applied to U.S. and Soviet tanks face one another at Checkpoint Charlie in 1961., this would overstate what the evidence can establish. C. Berlin could turn a local confrontation into a superpower crisis. D. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In the context of U.S. and Soviet tanks face one another at Checkpoint Charlie in 1961., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor.

Answer 9

Easy

Easy • Question 9 of 35

The United States develops a large nuclear arsenal after 1945; the Soviet Union tests an atomic bomb in 1949.

Which conclusion about The United States develops a large nuclear arsenal after 1945; the Sov best answers the following historical problem: which comparison or connection is best supported?

A. A U.S. nuclear monopoly gave way to a bipolar nuclear arms race. B. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The United States develops a large nuclear arsenal after 1945; the Sov. C. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of The United States develops a large nuclear arsenal after 1945; the Sov, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region For The United States develops a large nuclear arsenal after 1945; the Sov, this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports.

Answer 10

Easy

Easy • Question 10 of 35

By the 1950s both superpowers possess thermonuclear weapons.

Using the evidence about By the 1950s both superpowers possess thermonuclear weapons., how would this evidence strengthen an AP-style argument?

A. The event had identical effects in every country involved Applied to By the 1950s both superpowers possess thermonuclear weapons., this would overstate what the evidence can establish. B. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In the context of By the 1950s both superpowers possess thermonuclear weapons., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. C. The destructive capacity of war increased far beyond the first atomic bombs. D. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to By the 1950s both superpowers possess thermonuclear weapons..

Answer 11

Medium

Medium • Question 11 of 35

Strategists discuss “massive retaliation” during the Eisenhower administration.

For Strategists discuss “massive retaliation” during the Eisenhower admini, which answer most directly addresses this question: which interpretation is best supported by this evidence?

A. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of Strategists discuss “massive retaliation” during the Eisenhower admini, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. B. Nuclear threats were used to deter aggression while limiting conventional military costs. C. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated For Strategists discuss “massive retaliation” during the Eisenhower admini, this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. D. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Strategists discuss “massive retaliation” during the Eisenhower admini.

Answer 12

Medium

Medium • Question 12 of 35

Both superpowers build intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Which conclusion about Both superpowers build intercontinental ballistic missiles. best answers the following historical problem: what is the most important historical significance of this development?

A. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In the context of Both superpowers build intercontinental ballistic missiles., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. B. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Both superpowers build intercontinental ballistic missiles.. C. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant Applied to Both superpowers build intercontinental ballistic missiles., this would overstate what the evidence can establish. D. Long-range missiles reduced warning time and made homeland vulnerability central to deterrence.

Answer 13

Medium

Medium • Question 13 of 35

The United States deploys submarine-launched ballistic missiles.

Using the evidence about The United States deploys submarine-launched ballistic missiles., which conclusion follows most directly from the evidence?

A. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In the context of The United States deploys submarine-launched ballistic missiles., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. B. The event had identical effects in every country involved For The United States deploys submarine-launched ballistic missiles., this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. C. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The United States deploys submarine-launched ballistic missiles.. D. A survivable second-strike force made a disarming first strike less likely to succeed.

Answer 14

Medium

Medium • Question 14 of 35

Analysts describe mutual assured destruction.

For Analysts describe mutual assured destruction., which answer most directly addresses this question: how should a student place this evidence in its historical context?

A. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region Applied to Analysts describe mutual assured destruction., this would overstate what the evidence can establish. B. Deterrence depended on both sides believing retaliation would survive an initial attack. C. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In the context of Analysts describe mutual assured destruction., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Analysts describe mutual assured destruction..

Answer 15

Medium

Medium • Question 15 of 35

NATO stations forces in Western Europe while Soviet forces remain throughout Eastern Europe.

Which conclusion about NATO stations forces in Western Europe while Soviet forces remain thro best answers the following historical problem: which claim would use this evidence most accurately?

A. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to NATO stations forces in Western Europe while Soviet forces remain thro. B. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In the context of NATO stations forces in Western Europe while Soviet forces remain thro, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. C. Military deployments reinforced the political division of Europe. D. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant For NATO stations forces in Western Europe while Soviet forces remain thro, this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports.

Answer 16

Medium

Medium • Question 16 of 35

Hungarian reformers challenge Soviet control in 1956 and Soviet troops intervene.

Using the evidence about Hungarian reformers challenge Soviet control in 1956 and Soviet troops, what broader Unit 8 development does this evidence best illustrate?

A. The Soviet Union was willing to use force to preserve its Eastern European security bloc. B. The event had identical effects in every country involved In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Hungarian reformers challenge Soviet control in 1956 and Soviet troops. C. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated Applied to Hungarian reformers challenge Soviet control in 1956 and Soviet troops, this would overstate what the evidence can establish. D. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In the context of Hungarian reformers challenge Soviet control in 1956 and Soviet troops, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor.

Answer 17

Medium

Medium • Question 17 of 35

The Prague Spring attempts “socialism with a human face” in 1968.

For The Prague Spring attempts “socialism with a human face” in 1968., which answer most directly addresses this question: which causal interpretation is most defensible?

A. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The Prague Spring attempts “socialism with a human face” in 1968.. B. Political liberalization inside the Warsaw Pact faced Soviet limits. C. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of The Prague Spring attempts “socialism with a human face” in 1968., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region For The Prague Spring attempts “socialism with a human face” in 1968., this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports.

Answer 18

Medium

Medium • Question 18 of 35

The Brezhnev Doctrine claims the USSR may intervene when socialism is threatened in an allied state.

Which conclusion about The Brezhnev Doctrine claims the USSR may intervene when socialism is best answers the following historical problem: what does this evidence reveal most clearly?

A. Soviet leaders subordinated member-state sovereignty to preservation of the socialist bloc. B. The event had identical effects in every country involved Applied to The Brezhnev Doctrine claims the USSR may intervene when socialism is, this would overstate what the evidence can establish. C. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In the context of The Brezhnev Doctrine claims the USSR may intervene when socialism is, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The Brezhnev Doctrine claims the USSR may intervene when socialism is.

Answer 19

Medium

Medium • Question 19 of 35

France withdraws from NATO’s integrated military command in 1966 but remains in the alliance.

Using the evidence about France withdraws from NATO’s integrated military command in 1966 but r, which comparison or connection is best supported?

A. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated For France withdraws from NATO’s integrated military command in 1966 but r, this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. B. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to France withdraws from NATO’s integrated military command in 1966 but r. C. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of France withdraws from NATO’s integrated military command in 1966 but r, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. Cold War alliances contained internal disagreements rather than functioning as perfectly unified blocs.

Answer 20

Medium

Medium • Question 20 of 35

The United States and Soviet Union sign the 1963 Limited Test Ban Treaty.

For The United States and Soviet Union sign the 1963 Limited Test Ban Trea, which answer most directly addresses this question: how would this evidence strengthen an ap-style argument?

A. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The United States and Soviet Union sign the 1963 Limited Test Ban Trea. B. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant Applied to The United States and Soviet Union sign the 1963 Limited Test Ban Trea, this would overstate what the evidence can establish. C. Arms-control agreements could reduce specific risks without ending strategic rivalry. D. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In the context of The United States and Soviet Union sign the 1963 Limited Test Ban Trea, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor.

Answer 21

Medium

Medium • Question 21 of 35

The 1968 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty seeks to limit the spread of nuclear weapons.

Which conclusion about The 1968 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty seeks to limit the spread of best answers the following historical problem: which interpretation is best supported by this evidence?

A. The event had identical effects in every country involved For The 1968 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty seeks to limit the spread of, this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. B. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The 1968 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty seeks to limit the spread of. C. Cold War powers increasingly treated proliferation as a separate danger from superpower rivalry. D. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In the context of The 1968 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty seeks to limit the spread of, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor.

Answer 22

Medium

Medium • Question 22 of 35

SALT I is signed in 1972.

Using the evidence about SALT I is signed in 1972., what is the most important historical significance of this development?

A. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In the context of SALT I is signed in 1972., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. B. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to SALT I is signed in 1972.. C. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region Applied to SALT I is signed in 1972., this would overstate what the evidence can establish. D. Détente included negotiated limits on parts of the strategic arms competition.

Answer 23

Medium

Medium • Question 23 of 35

The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty limits missile-defense systems.

For The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty limits missile-defense systems., which answer most directly addresses this question: which conclusion follows most directly from the evidence?

A. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In the context of The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty limits missile-defense systems., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. B. Leaders feared that effective defenses could undermine mutual deterrence by encouraging first-strike calculations. C. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant For The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty limits missile-defense systems., this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. D. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty limits missile-defense systems..

Answer 24

Medium

Medium • Question 24 of 35

The Helsinki Accords of 1975 recognize European borders while including human-rights commitments.

Which conclusion about The Helsinki Accords of 1975 recognize European borders while includin best answers the following historical problem: how should a student place this evidence in its historical context?

A. Détente combined acceptance of geopolitical realities with new political standards that dissidents could invoke. B. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In the context of The Helsinki Accords of 1975 recognize European borders while includin, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. C. The event had identical effects in every country involved In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The Helsinki Accords of 1975 recognize European borders while includin. D. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated Applied to The Helsinki Accords of 1975 recognize European borders while includin, this would overstate what the evidence can establish.

Answer 25

Medium

Medium • Question 25 of 35

NATO adopts a “dual-track” decision in 1979 involving new missiles and arms-control talks.

Using the evidence about NATO adopts a “dual-track” decision in 1979 involving new missiles and, which claim would use this evidence most accurately?

A. Alliance strategy mixed military pressure with negotiation. B. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of NATO adopts a “dual-track” decision in 1979 involving new missiles and, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. C. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region For NATO adopts a “dual-track” decision in 1979 involving new missiles and, this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. D. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to NATO adopts a “dual-track” decision in 1979 involving new missiles and.

Answer 26

Hard

Hard • Question 26 of 35

Large peace movements protest nuclear weapons in Western Europe during the early 1980s.

For Large peace movements protest nuclear weapons in Western Europe during, which answer most directly addresses this question: what broader unit 8 development does this evidence best illustrate?

A. The event had identical effects in every country involved Applied to Large peace movements protest nuclear weapons in Western Europe during, this would overstate what the evidence can establish. B. Cold War security policy generated domestic political opposition inside allied societies. C. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In the context of Large peace movements protest nuclear weapons in Western Europe during, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Large peace movements protest nuclear weapons in Western Europe during.

Answer 27

Hard

Hard • Question 27 of 35

The Reagan administration announces the Strategic Defense Initiative in 1983.

Which conclusion about The Reagan administration announces the Strategic Defense Initiative i best answers the following historical problem: which causal interpretation is most defensible?

A. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The Reagan administration announces the Strategic Defense Initiative i. B. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of The Reagan administration announces the Strategic Defense Initiative i, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. C. Missile-defense proposals raised questions about the stability of mutual deterrence. D. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated For The Reagan administration announces the Strategic Defense Initiative i, this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports.

Answer 28

Hard

Hard • Question 28 of 35

A Soviet officer, Stanislav Petrov, judges a 1983 missile warning to be a false alarm.

Using the evidence about A Soviet officer, Stanislav Petrov, judges a 1983 missile warning to b, what does this evidence reveal most clearly?

A. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to A Soviet officer, Stanislav Petrov, judges a 1983 missile warning to b. B. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant Applied to A Soviet officer, Stanislav Petrov, judges a 1983 missile warning to b, this would overstate what the evidence can establish. C. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In the context of A Soviet officer, Stanislav Petrov, judges a 1983 missile warning to b, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. Nuclear deterrence depended not only on weapons but also on warning systems and human judgment.

Answer 29

Hard

Hard • Question 29 of 35

NATO conducts the Able Archer exercise in 1983 amid heightened Soviet anxiety.

For NATO conducts the Able Archer exercise in 1983 amid heightened Soviet, which answer most directly addresses this question: which comparison or connection is best supported?

A. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In the context of NATO conducts the Able Archer exercise in 1983 amid heightened Soviet, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. B. The event had identical effects in every country involved For NATO conducts the Able Archer exercise in 1983 amid heightened Soviet, this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. C. Military exercises could be misread when trust between rivals was low. D. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to NATO conducts the Able Archer exercise in 1983 amid heightened Soviet.

Answer 30

Hard

Hard • Question 30 of 35

Gorbachev and Reagan sign the INF Treaty in 1987.

Which conclusion about Gorbachev and Reagan sign the INF Treaty in 1987. best answers the following historical problem: how would this evidence strengthen an ap-style argument?

A. Late Cold War arms control eliminated an entire class of intermediate-range missiles. B. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region Applied to Gorbachev and Reagan sign the INF Treaty in 1987., this would overstate what the evidence can establish. C. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In the context of Gorbachev and Reagan sign the INF Treaty in 1987., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Gorbachev and Reagan sign the INF Treaty in 1987..

Answer 31

Hard

Hard • Question 31 of 35

Soviet policy under Gorbachev becomes less willing to use force to maintain Eastern European governments.

Using the evidence about Soviet policy under Gorbachev becomes less willing to use force to mai, which interpretation is best supported by this evidence?

A. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant For Soviet policy under Gorbachev becomes less willing to use force to mai, this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. B. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Soviet policy under Gorbachev becomes less willing to use force to mai. C. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In the context of Soviet policy under Gorbachev becomes less willing to use force to mai, this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. Reduced Soviet coercion weakened the political foundations of the Warsaw Pact system.

Answer 32

Hard

Hard • Question 32 of 35

The Berlin Wall opens in November 1989.

For The Berlin Wall opens in November 1989., which answer most directly addresses this question: what is the most important historical significance of this development?

A. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In the context of The Berlin Wall opens in November 1989., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. B. The event symbolized the collapse of East German controls and the broader unraveling of Europe’s Cold War division. C. The event had identical effects in every country involved In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The Berlin Wall opens in November 1989.. D. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated Applied to The Berlin Wall opens in November 1989., this would overstate what the evidence can establish.

Answer 33

Hard

Hard • Question 33 of 35

Germany reunifies in 1990 and remains in NATO.

Which conclusion about Germany reunifies in 1990 and remains in NATO. best answers the following historical problem: which conclusion follows most directly from the evidence?

A. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of Germany reunifies in 1990 and remains in NATO., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. B. Cold War diplomatic settlements reshaped European security rather than simply restoring the prewar order. C. The development immediately ended all political conflict in the region For Germany reunifies in 1990 and remains in NATO., this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports. D. The event proves that economic and social conditions were irrelevant In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to Germany reunifies in 1990 and remains in NATO..

Answer 34

Hard

Hard • Question 34 of 35

The Warsaw Pact dissolves in 1991.

Using the evidence about The Warsaw Pact dissolves in 1991., how should a student place this evidence in its historical context?

A. The event had identical effects in every country involved Applied to The Warsaw Pact dissolves in 1991., this would overstate what the evidence can establish. B. The source can be used to establish every viewpoint in the society In the context of The Warsaw Pact dissolves in 1991., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. C. The institutional military structure of the Soviet bloc disappeared as communist governments fell and Soviet power receded. D. The development eliminated the need for diplomacy or negotiation In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to The Warsaw Pact dissolves in 1991..

Answer 35

Hard

Hard • Question 35 of 35

A historian compares Berlin in 1948, 1961, and 1989.

For A historian compares Berlin in 1948, 1961, and 1989., which answer most directly addresses this question: which claim would use this evidence most accurately?

A. Berlin reveals both continuity in superpower rivalry and major change in the Soviet willingness to enforce bloc division. B. The change removed all limits on state sovereignty In this case, the claim does not explain the mechanism connecting the evidence to A historian compares Berlin in 1948, 1961, and 1989.. C. The evidence shows that local actors had no goals apart from superpower instructions In the context of A historian compares Berlin in 1948, 1961, and 1989., this ignores chronology or a competing historical factor. D. The evidence demonstrates that decolonization and the Cold War were unrelated For A historian compares Berlin in 1948, 1961, and 1989., this turns a limited piece of evidence into a claim broader than the source supports.

Berlin Crisis, NATO, Warsaw Pact & Nuclear Deterrence

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35-question targeted practice

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Hard • Question 26 of 35

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Hard • Question 31 of 35

Hard • Question 32 of 35

Hard • Question 33 of 35

Hard • Question 34 of 35

Hard • Question 35 of 35

Turn misses into a Unit 8 evidence map

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