By 1980, the Soviet Union Was Characterized by

question 6

Multiple Choice

By 1980, the Soviet Union was characterized by

• A)a growing economy boosted by heavy industry.
• B)a declining rate of alcoholism.
• C)an ailing economy and increasing social problems.
• D)an improvement in bureaucratic inefficiency.
• E)a popular central government.

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Definitions:

National State

A political entity characterized by a defined territory, permanent population, government, and capacity to enter into relations with other sovereign states.

Sherman Antitrust Act

Passed in 1890, first law to restrict monopolistic trusts and business combinations; extended by the Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914.

Theodore Roosevelt

The 26th president of the United States, known for his progressive policies, conservation efforts, and leadership of the Rough Riders.

Western Railroads

The network of train lines established in the Western United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries, significant for their role in the expansion and development of the region.