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Explain with reasons whether the following statements are true or false.

1. The League of Nations was established after the First Cold War.


2. The world became unipolar due to the Cold War.


3. The policies of Mikhail Gorbachev gave an impetus to democratization.

1. True

Reason: The League of Nations was established after the First Cold War to avoid wars.


2. False


Reason: The world became bipolar during the Cold War and was divided into opposing camps of the capitalist (led by America) and the socialist (led by Soviet Union).


3. True


Reason: The policies of Mikhail Gorbachev reduced control on media and led to important social and economic changes which were democratic in nature.


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