Control of the People: The Secret Police (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What was significant about Andropov's position when he became Soviet leader in 1982?
What was significant about Andropov's position when he became Soviet leader in 1982?
He kept control of the KGB
Which method did KGB agents use to encourage Soviet citizens to speak more freely?
Which method did KGB agents use to encourage Soviet citizens to speak more freely?
Posing as Westerners
When did the social contract between the Soviet state and its people begin?
When did the social contract between the Soviet state and its people begin?
1964
Which was NOT a cause of popular discontent in the early 1980s?
Which was NOT a cause of popular discontent in the early 1980s?
Excessive military spending
Which indicated social malaise according to KGB reports?
Which indicated social malaise according to KGB reports?
Increased Church attendance
What mnemonic helps remember Andropov's three main policies?
What mnemonic helps remember Andropov's three main policies?
The '3 A's'
What happened to Shchelokov, Brezhnev's Minister of Interior?
What happened to Shchelokov, Brezhnev's Minister of Interior?
He took his own life before trial ended
Where did KGB conduct raids during Operation Trawl?
Where did KGB conduct raids during Operation Trawl?
Parks, restaurants, train stations
Why couldn't Andropov sustain his discipline campaigns?
Why couldn't Andropov sustain his discipline campaigns?
He became seriously ill
How did Chernenko's approach differ from Andropov's after 1984?
How did Chernenko's approach differ from Andropov's after 1984?
He scaled back anti-corruption efforts