1.) The Soviet people initially supported the idea of a communist society because they: a.) had good experiences with previous authoritarian rulers.

b.) liked the idea of a new world order that promised equality and social justice.

c.) disliked Vladimir Lenin and didn’t want him to be president.

d.) None of these choices are correct.

2.) Which of the following leaders tried to reform the Soviet Union to expand freedoms of the press, religion, and speech within the country?

a.)Tsar Nicholas II

b.) Vladimir Lenin

c.) Mikhail Gorbachev

d.) Joseph Stalin

3.) A coup is a:

a.) sudden overthrow of the government.

b.) member of parliament.

c.) religious leader of a country.

d.) type of democratic election.