How Was the Soviet Union's New Conservatism Exemplified During the 1960s

question 51

Multiple Choice

How was the Soviet Union's new conservatism exemplified during the 1960s?

• A)Agreement with the United States to remove nuclear missiles from Cuba.
• B)Allowance of free presidential elections in a few satellite states.
• C)Failure to get involved militarily against the Americans in the war in Vietnam.
• D)Quiet removal of communist slogans from Red Square.
• E)Decision to enter into trade agreements with European countries.

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