Cold War Events and Figures

The video lesson, led by Mr. Hovind, explores the foreign policies of President Dwight D. Eisenhower during the Cold War. It begins with Eisenhower's election in 1952, highlighting his background and the trust he garnered from voters. The lesson delves into his foreign policy strategies, including forming alliances like SEATO to combat communist aggression. It discusses efforts to ease tensions with the Soviet Union, such as the Geneva Summit and the policy of peaceful coexistence. The space race is also covered, emphasizing the technological competition between the US and USSR. The lesson concludes with the U-2 incident, which heightened Cold War tensions.

Who was the U.S. President before Dwight D. Eisenhower?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• John F. Kennedy

In which year was Dwight D. Eisenhower elected as President of the United States?

• 1948

• 1952

• 1956

• 1960

What was one of Eisenhower's key promises during his presidency?

• To start a new war

• To reduce military spending

• To end the Korean War honorably

• To increase taxes

Which organization did the United States join to combat communist aggression?

• United Nations

• Southeast Asia Treaty Organization

• Warsaw Pact

• NATO

Which countries were part of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization along with the United States?

• China and India

• Pakistan and Thailand

• Japan and South Korea

• Vietnam and Laos

What was the main goal of the Geneva Summit in 1955?

• To declare war on the Soviet Union

• To establish a new world order

• To promote peaceful coexistence

• To divide Europe into zones

What event marked the beginning of the Space Race?

• The moon landing by the U.S.

• The creation of NASA

• The launch of Sputnik by the Soviets

• The first human in space

Who was the first American to orbit the Earth?

• Alan Shepard

• Buzz Aldrin

• John Glenn

• Neil Armstrong

What was the outcome of the U2 incident in 1959?

• Strengthened U.S.-Soviet relations

• Resulted in a U.S. apology

• Increased tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union

• Led to a successful peace summit

What was the Soviet Union's demand after the U2 incident?

• Withdrawal of U.S. troops from Europe

• A joint space mission

• An apology from Eisenhower

• A trade agreement