Decolonization and the Cold War: Key Conflicts of the 20th Century

The video explores the 1987 battle of Cuito Cuanavale in Angola, a significant event in the Cold War and decolonization era. It highlights the entangled histories of the Cold War, where the U.S. and Soviet Union supported opposing sides in proxy wars, and the decolonization movements that emerged post-World War II. The video also delves into Angola's struggle for independence from Portuguese colonial rule, the rise of nationalist movements, and the involvement of global superpowers in the region's conflicts.

What year marked a significant turning point in the Cold War, according to the introduction?

• 1987

• 1985

• 1989

• 1991

Which two global struggles dominated the second half of the 20th century?

• Industrialization and Globalization

• Technological Advancements and Environmental Issues

• Cold War and Decolonization

• World Wars and Economic Crises

Which two countries emerged as superpowers after World War II?

• United States and Soviet Union

• United Kingdom and France

• China and India

• Germany and Japan

Why did colonized peoples demand independence after World War II?

• Because of the decline in European power

• Due to the spread of communism

• To benefit from the struggle for freedom

• Because of economic downturns

What were the two competing ideologies during the Cold War?

• Democracy and Monarchy

• Capitalism and Communism

• Nationalism and Globalism

• Fascism and Anarchism

Which movement aimed to remain neutral during the Cold War?

• The Non-Aligned Movement

• The United Nations

• The League of Nations

• The European Union

What was a common need between capitalism and communism mentioned in the video?

• For military alliances

• For technological innovation

• For cultural dominance

• For raw materials

Which country was a Portuguese colony until 1975?

• Angola

• Brazil

• Mozambique

• East Timor

What was the main reason for the battle of Cuito Cuanavale?

• To stop the spread of communism in Africa

• As a proxy battle between the US and the Soviet Union

• To gain control over diamond mines

• To establish a new government in Angola

What was the outcome of the battle of Cuito Cuanavale for Angola?

• It had no significant impact

• It resulted in a prolonged civil war

• It was the last battle for decolonization

• It led to immediate independence