Cold War Conflicts and Policies

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Which of the following best illustrates the concept of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) during the Cold War?

The use of proxy wars to weaken the opponent without directly engaging in conflict, thus avoiding nuclear confrontation.
The understanding that any nuclear attack by one superpower would inevitably result in a retaliatory strike, leading to catastrophic consequences for both. (correct)
The build-up of conventional forces by both the Warsaw Pact and NATO to deter a ground invasion.
A treaty between the US and the Soviet Union to eliminate all nuclear weapons.

How did the Marshall Plan aim to prevent the spread of communism in post-World War II Europe?

By providing military aid and training to European countries to resist Soviet aggression.
By establishing a military alliance, NATO, to counter Soviet influence.
By offering economic assistance to rebuild war-torn economies, thereby reducing the appeal of communism. (correct)
By supporting democratic movements and elections in Eastern European countries.

What was the primary goal of the 'containment' policy adopted by the United States during the Cold War?

To economically isolate communist countries through trade embargoes.
To prevent the spread of communism beyond its existing borders. (correct)
To negotiate peaceful coexistence with the Soviet Union and its allies.
To actively overthrow communist regimes around the world.

What was the significance of the Tet Offensive in the Vietnam War?

It eroded public support for the war in the United States, as it revealed the discrepancies between the government's optimistic reports and the reality of the conflict. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did Glasnost and Perestroika impact the Soviet Union?

They introduced elements of free speech and market economics, ultimately contributing to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Domino Theory play in shaping US foreign policy during the Cold War?

It promoted the idea that if one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would also fall, justifying intervention to prevent this. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961?

To stop the flow of East Germans fleeing to West Berlin, which was causing a labor shortage and economic problems. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did China's involvement in the Korean War impact its relationship with the United States?

It deepened the hostility and mistrust between the two countries, leading to decades of strained relations. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which Soviet action prompted the United States to respond with the Berlin Airlift?

A blockade of all land and water routes into West Berlin. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

The permanent installation of a 'hotline' between Washington D.C. and Moscow to improve communication during crises. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Mao Zedong

Leader of the Chinese Communist Revolution and the People's Republic of China from 1949-1976.

Collectivization

Policy of forced consolidation of individual farms into collective farms, mainly in China and the Soviet Union.

Great Leap Forward

An economic and social campaign by the Communist Party of China from 1958 to 1962, which aimed to rapidly transform China from an agrarian economy into a communist society through industrialization and collectivization.

Cultural Revolution

A sociopolitical movement in China from 1966-1976, launched by Mao Zedong to preserve Chinese communism by purging remnants of capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society.