10 Questions
What was the term used to describe the threat of mutual destruction between the superpowers?
Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD)
During the 1960s, Cold War tensions were escalating between which two superpowers?
United States and Soviet Union
What was the purpose of the American reconnaissance plane that took off in 1960?
To test the Soviet radar defenses
Why were the Soviets hesitant about arms control negotiations?
They opposed inspection and verification
Where did the American reconnaissance plane take off from?
England
During the Cold War, mutual assured destruction (MAD) was a strategy based on the threat of
Nuclear holocaust
What was the main reason why the Soviets were hesitant about arms control negotiations?
Fear of intrusion into their society
What was the purpose of the American reconnaissance plane that took off in 1960?
To probe the radar defenses of the Soviet border
What was the foundation of deterrence during the Cold War?
Mutual assured destruction
Why were the two superpowers watching and waiting during the 1960s?
Preparing for a nuclear holocaust
Test your knowledge of the Cold War and the concept of Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) with this quiz. Explore how tensions escalated during the 1960s and the role music played in the era. Challenge yourself to understand the foundations of deterrence and the global implications of this doctrine.
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