How did the weakening of the soviet union affect other nations in Europe? It strengthened those with Communist dictatorships. It strengthened those with democratic governments. It weakened those with Communist dictatorships. It had no effect on democratic governments.

Why did President Reagan order the CIA to recruit the Contras? He wanted to use the Contras to help free US hostages being held by terrorists. He thought they could help the United States sell arms to countries fighting Communism. He thought they were necessary to oust a Communist-leaning government in Nicaragua. He felt that it would prompt Congress to change its stand on US involvement in Latin America.

Why did president Reagan call for soviet leader Gorbachev to “tear down” the Berlin wall?

Based on his economic policy, President Reagan believed that most Americans would experience______?

What strategy did the National Organization for Women adopt shortly after its founding? creating subcommittees to deal with inequality campaigning to get women elected to political offices educating the public about women’s issues focusing on the area of workplace inequality

In the 1950s and 1960s, women began to want jobs outside the home because of

increasing life expectancies. a need to earn money. available factory jobs. more difficult household work.

Why did President Reagan order the CIA to recruit the Contras?

Stagflation in the US economy during the 1970s resulted in...?

Which best describes the Iran-Contra Affair?

A. US military build-up;

B. a fight against terrorists;

C. a secret diplomatic effort;

D. a secret arms deal."

Immediately after the attacks of September 11, 2001, many people around the world

a) felt uncomfortable voicing support for the United States.

b) were shocked by the events and condemned the attacks.

c) declared war on al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations.

d) remained silent to avoid attacks by al-Qaeda on their soil.

Gun control measures passed by President Clinton...?

The constitutional issue at the heart of united states v. nixon is best described as A)whether the sepreme Court could hear the case B) the right of a president to resist impeachment C) the extent to which the seperation of powers was allowed D) whether laws had been broken during the watergate incident

What did President Clinton believe would be a result of The North American Free Trade Agreement?

After the fall of the Berlin Wall, which nation broke up into many independent states?

a) Hungary

b) Romania

c) Poland

d) Yugoslavia