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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Stalin betray in Chapter 11?
2. In Chapter 12, who does the Gang of Eight recruit?
3. Who is blamed for proposing the first nuclear strike?
4. Who does Khrushchev restore from exile after Stalin's death?
5. Who does Khrushchev send to Havana?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Khrushchev's agenda in attending the UN General Assembly in 1960?
2. Why is the pro-Khrushchev petition accepted?
3. What is Khrushchev's response when a deputy foreign minister mentions the captured pilot?
4. Why does the U.S. demand a period of relative quiet?
5. Why is the U.S. twice tarnished during summit meetings?
6. Why do foreign ministers meet in Geneva on May 11?
7. How are Khrushchev and the government feeling after congress meets in 1956?
8. Why does Khrushchev somewhat fear the bombing plans discussed in Chapter 13?
9. How do Khrushchev's ideologies effect his takeover of foreign policy?
10. What evidence suggests Khrushchev's "Top Secret" speech was meant to be leaked?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the Great Patriotic War. How do citizens react or come together during this time? What role does Stalin play in this war? What role does Khrushchev play in this war?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss Ukraine before Khrushchev takes over. What changes does Khrushchev make to the country? What is the reaction to these changes by the people? By other political leaders? What is the state of the country after all the changes are implemented?
Essay Topic 3
Describe the Marshall Plan. Who is involved in enacting this plan? How does this plan allow Stalin to pass the blame? Who does Stalin pass the blame to? What is Khrushchev's role in this Plan? Do you think the Marshall plan was effective for meeting Stalin's goals?
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