When was the Soviet Union (USSR) officially created? a) 1917 b) 1922 c) 1939 d) 1991
b) 1922
What was a key characteristic of the USSR? a) It was a capitalist democracy. b) The government controlled land, businesses, and resources. c) People could freely speak out against the government. d) It was a small nation
b) The government controlled land, businesses, and resources.
Which promise did Soviet leaders make to the people? a) Unlimited freedoms and property rights b) Equality, jobs, and housing for all c) More travel restrictions d) Reduced government control
b) Equality, jobs, and housing for all
During the Cold War, the USSR was a superpower competing with which country? a) The United States b) China c) The United Kingdom d) Germany
a) The United States
What happened to the USSR in 1991? a) It expanded into new territories. b) It became a monarchy. c) It dissolved into 15 independent countries. d) It formed a new empire.
c) It dissolved into 15 independent countries.
The USSR was made up of 15 republics or countries. True or False
True
Many families experienced hope and challenges after the USSR broke apart. True or False
True
Name three countries that became independent when the USSR dissolved.
Russia (largest anRussia, Ukraine, Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,Kazakhstan,Uzbekistan,Tur
