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What was the term used to describe the threat of mutual destruction between the superpowers?
What was the term used to describe the threat of mutual destruction between the superpowers?
- Nuclear Armageddon
- Total Annihilation Pact (TAP)
- Global Destruction Doctrine (GDD)
- Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) (correct)
During the 1960s, Cold War tensions were escalating between which two superpowers?
During the 1960s, Cold War tensions were escalating between which two superpowers?
- Soviet Union and China
- United States and China
- United States and United Kingdom
- United States and Soviet Union (correct)
What was the purpose of the American reconnaissance plane that took off in 1960?
What was the purpose of the American reconnaissance plane that took off in 1960?
- To deliver nuclear weapons to the Soviet Union
- To gather intelligence on China
- To test the Soviet radar defenses (correct)
- To negotiate arms control with the Soviets
Why were the Soviets hesitant about arms control negotiations?
Why were the Soviets hesitant about arms control negotiations?
Where did the American reconnaissance plane take off from?
Where did the American reconnaissance plane take off from?
During the Cold War, mutual assured destruction (MAD) was a strategy based on the threat of
During the Cold War, mutual assured destruction (MAD) was a strategy based on the threat of
What was the main reason why the Soviets were hesitant about arms control negotiations?
What was the main reason why the Soviets were hesitant about arms control negotiations?
What was the purpose of the American reconnaissance plane that took off in 1960?
What was the purpose of the American reconnaissance plane that took off in 1960?
What was the foundation of deterrence during the Cold War?
What was the foundation of deterrence during the Cold War?
Why were the two superpowers watching and waiting during the 1960s?
Why were the two superpowers watching and waiting during the 1960s?
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