What If the Soviet Union Won the Cold War?

The video explores an alternate history where the Soviet Union wins the Cold War. It examines the potential impact of Henry Wallace's presidency, Soviet expansion, and reforms, and the consequences of American isolationism. The scenario highlights Soviet success and American struggles, ultimately leading to a shift in global power dynamics.

Why does the narrator find the scenario of the Soviet Union winning the Cold War implausible?

• The Soviet Union had strong alliances with Western Europe.

• The United States had no interest in the Cold War.

• The Soviet Union was poorly managed and economically weakened.

• The Soviet Union had superior military technology.

What major decision does President Wallace make regarding Japan in this alternate history?

• He withdraws all American troops from Japan.

• He negotiates a peace treaty with Japan.

• He orders a ground invasion of Japan.

• He decides to use nuclear weapons on Japan.

How does the Soviet Union's influence change in East Asia in this alternate timeline?

• The Soviet Union forms an alliance with Japan.

• The Soviet Union withdraws from East Asia.

• The Soviet Union helps establish a united communist Korea.

• The Soviet Union loses influence in East Asia.

What is one of the key reforms introduced by Lavrentiy Beria in the Soviet Union?

• Increasing military spending.

• Closing the gulags and denouncing Stalin's cult of personality.

• Nationalizing all private businesses.

• Expanding the Soviet space program.

How does the lack of American intervention affect Europe in this alternate history?

• Communism spreads quickly through Europe.

• Europe remains neutral and independent.

• Western Europe forms a new alliance with the United States.

• Europe becomes a battleground for American and Soviet forces.

What is one of the consequences of American isolationism in this alternate timeline?

• The American economy thrives.

• Civil rights are fully protected.

• There is a rise in civil unrest and economic decline.

• The United States forms new alliances with European countries.

How does the American military respond to the spread of communism in Latin America?

• By forming alliances with communist countries.

• By withdrawing all troops from Latin America.

• By using increasingly brutal methods to stamp out communism.

• By negotiating peace treaties with communist leaders.

What significant change occurs in the Soviet Union during the 70s and 80s?

• The Soviet Union collapses.

• The Soviet Union experiences economic liberalization.

• The Soviet Union invades Western Europe.

• The Soviet Union forms a new alliance with the United States.

What is the Union of Sovereign States?

• A reorganization of the USSR giving former Soviet republics more control over domestic affairs.

• A new economic plan to rebuild the Soviet economy.

• A coalition of Western European countries.

• A new military alliance formed by the Soviet Union.

What is one of the lingering issues in the United States by the end of the Cold War in this alternate timeline?

• The United States forms a new alliance with the Soviet Union.

• The New Africa movement and calls for secession continue to be a problem.

• The United States becomes a communist country.

• The United States experiences a new golden age.