Which of the following is a FALSE statement about relations with the Soviets?
A. Reagan hoped to negotiate with the Soviet Union, but believed he could only achieve concessions if dealing from a position of superiority.
B. His increase in military spending would force similar increase on the part of the Soviet rivals.
C. In addition to upgrading all three branches of the American strategic defense, he proposed a bold new scheme to defend the United States mainland from any incoming ballistic missiles.
D. This Strategic Defense Initiative drew support from liberal Democrats who believed the country needed more protection and scientists who believed it was achievable.
75. Which of the following is a FALSE statement about Reagan's foreign relations?
A. He announced the Reagan Doctrine, which pledged American support to "Freedom Fighters" opposing communism anywhere on the globe.
B. Funds and CIA training were awarded to the government of El Salvador to help defeat communist guerillas.
C. After left-leaning revolutionaries took over the island of Grenada in 1983, Reagan refused to dispatch Marines, fearing a second Vietnam.
D. The U.S. gave support to the Mujahedeen rebels who fought against Soviet occupation.
76. Which of the following is a FALSE statement?
A. In November 1986, the press reported that American military supplies had been secretly sold to archenemy Iran in exchange for their support for the release of American hostages held in Lebanon.
B. It was revealed that a National Security Counsel aide named Oliver North diverted proceeds from the Iran deal to support the Nicaraguan Contras, who fought against the Sandinista government.
C. Congress had given approval of the aid.
D. No connection between the scandal and President Reagan was ever proven.
77. Which of the following is a FALSE statement about life in the 1980s?
A. Cable television, while unavailable in the 1970s, became available for only elite American households in the 1980s.
B. Sports-minded Americans could watch the ESPN network 24 hours a day.
C. Nickelodeon catered to the children of baby boomers with youth-centered daily programing and to the boomers themselves by broadcasting reruns of classic sitcoms at night.
D. Americans could catch up with the news at any time by watching CNN.
78. Which of the following is a FALSE statement about life in the 1980s?
A. MTV, or Music Television, brought a revolution to the recording industry.
B. MTV broadcast music video interpretations of popular songs.
C. MTV had no impact on popular music.
D. The Videocassette Recorder (VCR) allowed Americans to record television shows and watch them according to their own schedule and view feature films in the privacy of their own homes.
79. Which of the following is a FALSE statement about the personal computer?
A. Introduced by Apple in 1977, the personal computer allowed management of personal finances, quick word-processing, and desktop publishing from the home.
B. Businesses would manage payroll, mailing lists, and investors from one small machine.
C. Gone were the ledgers of the past.
D. NYC, which was the home to many of the firms that produced the processes that made these computers run, became the symbolic heart of the American technological economy.
80. Which of the following is a FALSE statement about Americans?
A. With the growing economy, many middle-class Americans rushed to invest in the bullish stock market and to flaunt their newly acquired wealth.
B. Young urban professionals, or Yuppies, replaced the socially conscious hippic of the previous generation of youth.
C. Yuppies sought executive track jobs in large corporations and spent their money on upscale consumer industry products.
D. The health and fitness industry shrunk as the generation fed self-indulgence.
81. Which of the following is a FALSE statement about the 1980s?
A. Many drugs considered recreational in the 70s were revealed as addictive, deadly substances.
B. As reports of the horrors of drugs became widely known, First Lady Nancy Reagan's message "Just Say No" to drugs became more powerful.
C. The sexual revolution was rocked by the spread of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
D. Monogamy and "safe sex" with condoms declined greatly.
82. Which of the following is a FALSE statement about the Soviet Union?
A. When Mikhail Gorbachev assumed the reins of power in the Soviet Union in 1985, everyone predicted a massive revolution.
B. Glasnost, or openness, meant a greater willingness on the part of Soviet officials to allow Western ideas and goods into the USSR.
C. Perestroika was an initiative that allowed limited market incentives to Soviet citizens.
D. Gorbachev hoped these changes would be enough to spark the sluggish Soviet economy.

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Which of the following is a FALSE statement about relations with the Soviets? 
A. Reagan hoped to negotiate with the Soviet Union, but believed he could only achieve concessions if dealing from a position of superiority. 
B. His increase in military spending would force similar increase on the part of the Soviet rivals. 
C. In addition to upgrading all three branches of the American strategic defense, he proposed a bold new scheme to defend the United States mainland from any incoming ballistic missiles. 
D. This Strategic Defense Initiative drew support from liberal Democrats who believed the country needed more protection and scientists who believed it was achievable. 
75. Which of the following is a FALSE statement about Reagan's foreign relations? 
A. He announced the Reagan Doctrine, which pledged American support to "Freedom Fighters" opposing communism anywhere on the globe. 
B. Funds and CIA training were awarded to the government of El Salvador to help defeat communist guerillas. 
C. After left-leaning revolutionaries took over the island of Grenada in 1983, Reagan refused to dispatch Marines, fearing a second Vietnam. 
D. The U.S. gave support to the Mujahedeen rebels who fought against Soviet occupation. 
76. Which of the following is a FALSE statement? 
A. In November 1986, the press reported that American military supplies had been secretly sold to archenemy Iran in exchange for their support for the release of American hostages held in Lebanon. 
B. It was revealed that a National Security Counsel aide named Oliver North diverted proceeds from the Iran deal to support the Nicaraguan Contras, who fought against the Sandinista government. 
C. Congress had given approval of the aid. 
D. No connection between the scandal and President Reagan was ever proven. 
77. Which of the following is a FALSE statement about life in the 1980s? 
A. Cable television, while unavailable in the 1970s, became available for only elite American households in the 1980s. 
B. Sports-minded Americans could watch the ESPN network 24 hours a day. 
C. Nickelodeon catered to the children of baby boomers with youth-centered daily programing and to the boomers themselves by broadcasting reruns of classic sitcoms at night. 
D. Americans could catch up with the news at any time by watching CNN. 
78. Which of the following is a FALSE statement about life in the 1980s? 
A. MTV, or Music Television, brought a revolution to the recording industry. 
B. MTV broadcast music video interpretations of popular songs. 
C. MTV had no impact on popular music. 
D. The Videocassette Recorder (VCR) allowed Americans to record television shows and watch them according to their own schedule and view feature films in the privacy of their own homes. 
79. Which of the following is a FALSE statement about the personal computer? 
A. Introduced by Apple in 1977, the personal computer allowed management of personal finances, quick word-processing, and desktop publishing from the home. 
B. Businesses would manage payroll, mailing lists, and investors from one small machine. 
C. Gone were the ledgers of the past. 
D. NYC, which was the home to many of the firms that produced the processes that made these computers run, became the symbolic heart of the American technological economy. 
80. Which of the following is a FALSE statement about Americans? 
A. With the growing economy, many middle-class Americans rushed to invest in the bullish stock market and to flaunt their newly acquired wealth. 
B. Young urban professionals, or Yuppies, replaced the socially conscious hippic of the previous generation of youth. 
C. Yuppies sought executive track jobs in large corporations and spent their money on upscale consumer industry products. 
D. The health and fitness industry shrunk as the generation fed self-indulgence. 
81. Which of the following is a FALSE statement about the 1980s? 
A. Many drugs considered recreational in the 70s were revealed as addictive, deadly substances. 
B. As reports of the horrors of drugs became widely known, First Lady Nancy Reagan's message "Just Say No" to drugs became more powerful. 
C. The sexual revolution was rocked by the spread of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. 
D. Monogamy and "safe sex" with condoms declined greatly. 
82. Which of the following is a FALSE statement about the Soviet Union? 
A. When Mikhail Gorbachev assumed the reins of power in the Soviet Union in 1985, everyone predicted a massive revolution. 
B. Glasnost, or openness, meant a greater willingness on the part of Soviet officials to allow Western ideas and goods into the USSR. 
C. Perestroika was an initiative that allowed limited market incentives to Soviet citizens. 
D. Gorbachev hoped these changes would be enough to spark the sluggish Soviet economy.

GinnyAnswer · Answer

The analysis of FALSE statements about U.S.-Soviet relations and life in the 1980s highlights key aspects of Reagan's foreign policy, technological advancements, and societal changes. Notably, some statements attributed to Reagan's strategies and the cultural evolution of that era reveal ongoing debates. Understanding these misleading assertions enhances our grasp of historical context. ;

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