Cold War Ideologies and Events

The video explores Cold War historiography, focusing on ideological, economic, and expansionist factors. It discusses the roles of the USA and the Soviet Union, examining different historiographical perspectives, including orthodox, revisionist, and post-revisionist views. The video also highlights post-Cold War insights and the varying perspectives of Europe and the Soviet Union.

What were the competing ideologies of the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

• Communist authoritarianism vs. Democratic capitalism

• Liberalism vs. Conservatism

• Democratic socialism vs. Fascism

• Monarchism vs. Republicanism

What was the Soviet Union's view of the Marshall Plan?

• Dollar imperialism

• A humanitarian aid effort

• A cultural exchange program

• A military strategy

Which event heightened American fears of Soviet expansion in 1949?

• The Berlin Airlift

• The Soviet atomic bomb detonation

• The Korean War

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

What was the Soviet Union's reaction to the establishment of NATO?

• They ignored it

• They joined as a member

• They saw it as a threat to their security

• They supported it

What was one reason the United States used atomic bombs at the end of World War II?

• To gain control of European territories

• To test new technology

• To end the war with Germany

• To demonstrate military superiority over the Soviets

According to the orthodox view, who was primarily responsible for the Cold War?

• The United States

• The Soviet Union

• Both the United States and the Soviet Union

• Neither, it was a natural occurrence

What does the revisionist view suggest about the United States' role in the Cold War?

• The US was defensive

• The US was aggressive in expanding its economic reach

• The US was neutral

• The US was unaware of Soviet actions

What did post-revisionist historians conclude about the origins of the Cold War?

• Both superpowers shared responsibility

• Neither superpower was responsible

• Only the United States was responsible

• Only the Soviet Union was responsible

How did post-Cold War access to Soviet documents affect historical perspectives?

• It gave more insight into Stalin's role

• It had no impact

• It supported the revisionist view

• It confirmed the orthodox view

What was a key reason Western Europe wanted US involvement during the Cold War?

• To promote cultural exchange

• To defend against Soviet expansion

• To establish trade routes

• To spread democracy