Cold War Policies and Events

The video discusses President Eisenhower's Cold War policies, focusing on his aggressive military stance and the concept of massive retaliation. It covers the nuclear arms race, the Sputnik crisis, and the US response with NASA and educational reforms. The video also explores brinkmanship, CIA covert operations, and tensions with the Soviet Union, including the U-2 crisis.

What was the main idea behind Eisenhower's 'more bang for your buck' policy?

• Reducing military spending

• Building more nuclear weapons

• Increasing military personnel

• Focusing on diplomatic solutions

What was the significance of the hydrogen bomb compared to the atomic bomb?

• It was less destructive

• It was easier to deploy

• It was more destructive

• It was cheaper to produce

How did the United States respond to the launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union?

• By increasing military presence in Europe

• By signing a peace treaty with the Soviet Union

• By establishing NASA and boosting science education

• By launching a manned mission to the moon

What was the purpose of the National Defense Education Act?

• To promote arts and humanities

• To support foreign language studies

• To fund military research

• To improve education in science and math

What does the term 'brinkmanship' refer to in the context of Eisenhower's policies?

• Pushing adversaries to the edge of war to force a retreat

• Avoiding conflict at all costs

• Negotiating peace treaties

• Engaging in direct military confrontation

What role did the CIA play during the Cold War under Eisenhower?

• Engaging in covert operations to influence foreign governments

• Developing nuclear weapons

• Conducting open diplomatic talks

• Leading military invasions

What was the outcome of the proposed summit between the US and the Soviet Union?

• It led to a peace treaty

• It was canceled due to the U-2 incident

• It resulted in increased trade

• It was postponed indefinitely

What was the U-2 crisis?

• A failed space mission by the Soviet Union

• A nuclear test conducted by the US

• The shooting down of an American spy plane over Soviet territory

• A diplomatic meeting between the US and the Soviet Union

How did the division of Germany contribute to Cold War tensions?

• It unified the Soviet Union and the US

• It resulted in economic prosperity for both sides

• It created a point of contention between the Allies and the Soviets

• It led to the construction of the Berlin Wall

What was the main fear in America during the Cold War?

• Nuclear disarmament

• Losing the space race

• The spread of communism

• Economic collapse