Cold War Concepts and Events

The video explores the Cold War, an ideological conflict between the US and USSR from 1945 to 1991. It covers the division of Germany, the creation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact, and the nuclear arms race. The Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan aimed to contain communism. Key events like the Berlin blockade and Cuban Missile Crisis are discussed. The social impact, including McCarthyism and the military-industrial complex, is highlighted. The video concludes with a preview of future topics on containment strategies.

What term did Winston Churchill coin to describe the division between the US and USSR?

• Cold War

• Berlin Wall

• Iron Curtain

• NATO

What was the main disagreement between the US and USSR regarding post-war Germany?

• The type of government to be established

• The control of Berlin

• The division of Germany into spheres of influence

• The location of the capital

What was the primary goal of the Truman Doctrine?

• To establish NATO

• To promote communism

• To divide Germany

• To contain communism

Which organization was formed as a military alliance against the Soviet threat?

• SEATO

• United Nations

• Warsaw Pact

• NATO

Which country was NOT part of the Warsaw Pact?

• Hungary

• Poland

• East Germany

• France

Which event is NOT associated with the Cold War?

• Prague Spring

• World War I

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• Berlin Blockade

What was a significant social movement during the Cold War era?

• The Hippie Movement

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

Who led the Congressional hearings during the Red Scare?

• Joseph McCarthy

• John F. Kennedy

• Winston Churchill

• Dwight Eisenhower

What was the concern about the military-industrial complex?

• It would reduce employment

• It would promote peace

• It would influence government decisions for increased military spending

• It would lead to a decrease in military spending

What was the primary fear during the Red Scare?

• Economic collapse

• Environmental disaster

• Communist infiltration

• Nuclear war