15 Questions
What was the primary objective of Ronald Reagan's Cold War policy?
To end and win the Cold War
What was the main purpose of the National Security Decision Directive Number 32 (NSDD-32)?
To establish a strategy for economic war against the Soviet Union
What was the name of the defense program developed by Reagan to defend against long-range Soviet missiles?
The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)
What was the main goal of the Reagan Doctrine?
To achieve peace through strength and reduce communism
What was a key feature of the B-2 bomber developed during Reagan's presidency?
It could literally fly under the radar, making it extremely difficult to see
What was the main objective of Ronald Reagan's foreign policy?
To combat the spread and threat of communism
What did Ronald Reagan implement to counter potential Soviet threats?
The largest military buildup in US history
What was the goal of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)?
To create an anti-ballistic missile system in space
Why did Ronald Reagan believe he needed to take a strong stance against the Soviet Union?
Because the Soviet Union had gained the upper hand in the Cold War
What was the context in which Ronald Reagan developed his foreign policy?
Since the end of WWII
What was the main goal of the Reagan Doctrine?
To support anti-communist groups and roll back Soviet influences
Why did the US government send troops to Grenada?
To secure democracy and prevent communist takeover
What was the outcome of the Soviet involvement in Afghanistan?
The Soviet Union withdrew its troops after the peace agreement
What was the main reason for Mikhail Gorbachev's reforms in the Soviet Union?
To reduce tensions with the US and improve the Soviet economy
What was the Iran-Contra Affair?
A secret weapons-for-hostage exchange between the US and Iran
Explore Ronald Reagan's presidency and his approach to foreign policy, particularly during the Cold War with the Soviet Union. Learn about his beliefs, policies, and their impact on international relations. How well do you know Reagan's foreign policy?
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