Ronald Reagan's Foreign Policy
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What was the primary objective of Ronald Reagan's Cold War policy?

  • To establish a peaceful coexistence with the Soviet Union
  • To increase economic trade with the Soviet Union
  • To end and win the Cold War (correct)
  • To reduce the US military presence in Europe
  • What was the main purpose of the National Security Decision Directive Number 32 (NSDD-32)?

  • To reduce the US military budget
  • To withdrawal US troops from Europe
  • To establish a strategy for economic war against the Soviet Union (correct)
  • To increase diplomatic relations with 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) (correct)
  • The B-2 Bomber Program
  • The Peacekeeper Initiative
  • The MX Missile Program
  • What was the main goal of the Reagan Doctrine?

    <p>To achieve peace through strength and reduce communism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the B-2 bomber developed during Reagan's presidency?

    <p>It could literally fly under the radar, making it extremely difficult to see</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main objective of Ronald Reagan's foreign policy?

    <p>To combat the spread and threat of communism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ronald Reagan implement to counter potential Soviet threats?

    <p>The largest military buildup in US history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the goal of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)?

    <p>To create an anti-ballistic missile system in space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Ronald Reagan believe he needed to take a strong stance against the Soviet Union?

    <p>Because the Soviet Union had gained the upper hand in the Cold War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the context in which Ronald Reagan developed his foreign policy?

    <p>Since the end of WWII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of the Reagan Doctrine?

    <p>To support anti-communist groups and roll back Soviet influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the US government send troops to Grenada?

    <p>To secure democracy and prevent communist takeover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Soviet involvement in Afghanistan?

    <p>The Soviet Union withdrew its troops after the peace agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for Mikhail Gorbachev's reforms in the Soviet Union?

    <p>To reduce tensions with the US and improve the Soviet economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Iran-Contra Affair?

    <p>A secret weapons-for-hostage exchange between the US and Iran</p> Signup and view all the answers

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