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Quiz for Sources for Western Society, Chapter 29

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1. With which of these statements would both Solidarity members and Mikhail Gorbachev have agreed (see Document 29-1 and Document 29-2)?

Economic progress required an open and honest discussion of economic problems.

Economic progress was not possible within the ideological framework of socialism.

Economic progress required renewed efforts to centralize planning.

Economic progress was only possible within the ideological framework of socialism.

Correct. The answer is a. Both Solidarity and Gorbachev called for greater openness about economic matters, arguing that real reform was impossible without an honest assessment of the situation.

Incorrect. The answer is a. Both Solidarity and Gorbachev called for greater openness about economic matters, arguing that real reform was impossible without an honest assessment of the situation.

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2. What lesson did the Chinese government draw from confrontations such as the one captured in the famous picture of “Tank Man” (see Document 29-3)?

That serious social and political reform was necessary

That it needed to intensify its efforts to suppress dissent

That the time for a transition to democracy had come

That China’s participation in the global economy was a mistake

Correct. The answer is b. The Chinese government ended the stalemate with pro-democracy demonstrators with the overwhelming use of force. Since 1989, the Chinese government has taken steps to ensure that such demonstrations do not happen again.

Incorrect. The answer is b. The Chinese government ended the stalemate with pro-democracy demonstrators with the overwhelming use of force. Since 1989, the Chinese government has taken steps to ensure that such demonstrations do not happen again.

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3. What was the stated purpose of NOW (see Document 29-4)?

To do away with marriage

To bring women into full participation in society

To end all distinctions made on the basis of gender

To elevate the traditional female roles of wife and mother

Correct. The answer is b. The members of NOW argued that in order for American society to progress, women needed to participate in all areas of public life.

Incorrect. The answer is b. The members of NOW argued that in order for American society to progress, women needed to participate in all areas of public life.

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4. Which of these did Havel believe was critical to Czechoslovakia’s success going forward (see Document 29-5)?

Membership in NATO and the EU

Western European monetary assistance

The commitment of each citizen to the public good

A refusal to abandon the principles of socialism

Correct. The answer is c. In his speech, Havel stressed the responsibility of each citizen for Czechoslovakia’s past and present, as well as their similar responsibility for the nation’s future.

Incorrect. The answer is c. In his speech, Havel stressed the responsibility of each citizen for Czechoslovakia’s past and present, as well as their similar responsibility for the nation’s future.