12/4: Cold War and U.S. Foreign Policy (1950s-1980s)

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What were the key conflicts during the Cold War in the 1950s and 1960s?

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The key conflicts were in Korea and Vietnam.

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What was a significant achievement of Nixon's presidency in terms of foreign policy?

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Nixon's efforts to secure more peaceful diplomacy with China and the Soviet Union.

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What led to the downfall of Nixon's administration?

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The Watergate scandal.

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What was the impact of the Vietnam anti-war movement in the U.S.?

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It was a key factor in the United States' decision to withdraw from Southeast Asia.

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What was Nixon's foreign policy goal?

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To establish cordial relations with the world's leading nations.

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How did Nixon attempt to improve relations with China?

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By normalizing relations and visiting China in 1972.

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What was the outcome of Nixon's visit to China?

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The U.S. agreed to a One China policy, and it led to the Soviet Union abandoning support for North Vietnam.

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What was the War Powers Act of 1973?

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A policy requiring Congress to authorize troop commitments within a certain time frame, redistributing military power between the executive and legislative branches.

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Who succeeded Nixon after his resignation?

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Gerald Ford.

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What was a significant foreign policy event during Ford's presidency?

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The collapse of the South Vietnamese government and the takeover by North Vietnam in 1975.