Cold War Policies and Events

This video wraps up the Cold War chapter, focusing on the thawing of tensions through Soviet policy changes under Khrushchev, the Sino-Soviet split, and the shift from brinkmanship to detente. It covers key events like destalinization, protests in Soviet-controlled regions, and the Cuban Missile Crisis. The video also discusses the role of U.S. presidents like Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Reagan in shaping Cold War policies, including detente and the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT). The conclusion highlights the historical context of political slogans and the ongoing impact of Cold War dynamics.

What was the main focus of the Cold War chapter wrap-up?

• The thawing of Cold War tensions

• The rise of communism

• The end of World War II

• The beginning of the Cold War

Who led the Soviet Union after Stalin's death and initiated destalinization?

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Leonid Brezhnev

• Joseph Stalin

• Mikhail Gorbachev

What was the result of the Soviet-Chinese split?

• Border skirmishes

• Joint nuclear development

• A friendship treaty

• Increased cooperation

Which U.S. president increased involvement in Vietnam?

• Ronald Reagan

• Lyndon Johnson

• John F. Kennedy

• Richard Nixon

Which event marked a significant threat of nuclear war during the Cold War?

• The Korean War

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Vietnam War

• The Berlin Airlift

Which U.S. president was associated with the policy of détente?

• Lyndon Johnson

• Ronald Reagan

• Richard Nixon

• John F. Kennedy

What was the primary goal of the SALT agreements?

• Share nuclear secrets

• Limit nuclear weapons

• Increase nuclear weapons

• Develop new nuclear technology

What was the philosophy behind détente known as?

• Capitalism

• Isolationism

• Communism

• Realpolitik

What was Ronald Reagan's proposed missile defense program called?

• Operation Shield

• Star Wars

• Nuclear Defense Initiative

• Space Defense Program

What was the theme of Ronald Reagan's political button in 1980?

• Make America Great Again

• Yes We Can

• A New Beginning

• Hope and Change