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The Fall of Soviet Union
The New Russia
Terrorism
Technology
Western Society and Culture
100
The Cold War was a battle between what 2 super powers?
USA and Russia (Soviet Union)
100
Boris Yeltsin
Who introduced free market economy?
100
What is Terrorism?
Terrorism is the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims.
100
name the three astronauts that went on the moon for the first time in American history
Niel Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins
100
In Britain, from 32%, what percent of women went into the labor force?
44%
200
True or false, the Berlin Wall separated the north and the south of Berlin?
False, the east and west
200
Economical hardships and social disarray
What factors were involved in the start of organized crime?
200
What is an example of Modern Terrorism?
Examples of modern terrorist organization: Irish Republican Army(IRA), Taliban , and Isis.
200
What year was the first computer made?
1975
200
At first, did sports organizations resist or accept televising events?
resisted
300
The Cold War ended in what year?
1991
300
1999
When did Boris Yeltsin resign?
300
What has the government done about terrorism?
The government has increased security measures especially on airplanes
300
what company made the first mobile phone?
Motorola
300
Because of the greater access to universities during this time, what fields did women get the chance to pursue?
law, medicine, & government
400
How long did it take to deconstruct the Berlin Wall?
18 months
400
What is the United Nations for global peace?
The United Nation takes actions to investigate and threaten terrorist organizations.
400
What was the first space craft that landed on the moon called?
Apollo 11
400
In the 1960s and 1970s what type of groups did women make?
consciousness-raising
500
true or false, the Cold War was a bloodless battle.
true, no fighting actually occurred
500
boosted growth and budget revenues
Vlad the thug
500
Who was responsible for 9/11?
Osama bin Laden
500
who made the first mobile phone?
Martin Cooper
500
In the 1980s and 1990s , what did women become to effect the political environment?
activists