George HW Bush and the End of the Cold War: Crash Course US

Front

Who did George HW Bush pick as his VP?

Back

Dan Quayle

Answer explanation

George HW Bush picked Dan Quayle as his VP because he believed Quayle's youth and conservative values would appeal to voters.

Front

Though Michael Dukakis eventually received the nomination, who was leading in the 1988 Democratic primary for a while?

Back

Rev. Jesse Jackson

Answer explanation

Rev. Jesse Jackson was leading in the 1988 Democratic primary for a while. He gained significant support and was a prominent candidate.

Front

The 1988 election ushered in the era of

Back

going negative in politics.

Answer explanation

The 1988 election marked the beginning of a new era in politics, characterized by the strategy of going negative. This approach involved attacking opponents rather than focusing on positive messages. The correct answer is 'going negative in politics.'

Front

During the 1988 election, which phrase was first used as an insult? Options: Liberal, Conservative, Socialist, Communist.

Back

Liberal.

Answer explanation

During the 1988 election, the phrase 'Liberal' was first used as an insult, highlighting the correct choice.

Front

What famous pledge from George HW Bush would come back to haunt him at the end of his Presidency?

Back

"Read my lips, no new taxes."

Answer explanation

The famous pledge that would haunt George HW Bush at the end of his Presidency was 'Read my lips, no new taxes.'

Front

President George HW Bush had a greater focus on domestic or foreign policy?

Back

foreign policy

Answer explanation

President George HW Bush had a greater focus on foreign policy because he played a key role in the end of the Cold War and the Gulf War, which were major foreign policy events during his presidency.

Front

What event ended during George HW Bush's Presidency?

Back

The end of the Cold War.

Answer explanation

The end of the Cold War marked a significant event during George HW Bush's presidency, bringing an end to the long-standing conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Front

Which of the following is more likely to be true: The Cold War ended as a result of U.S. politics or The Cold War ended as a result of the failure of politics of the USSR?

Back

The Cold War ended as a result of the failure of politics of the USSR.

Answer explanation

The Cold War ended due to the failure of USSR politics, not U.S. politics.

Front

What quandary did the end of the Cold War leave U.S. foreign policy in?

Back

The U.S. was without a structure and an enemy for its foreign policy.

Answer explanation

The end of the Cold War left the U.S. without a structure and an enemy for its foreign policy.

Front

What was one positive of the Cold War mentioned by this episode of Crash Course? Options: Reduction of nuclear arms START I & II Treaties, Increase in nuclear arms, Increased international travel, Reduction of tensions between East & West.

Back

Reduction of nuclear arms START I & II Treaties.

Answer explanation

The positive aspect of the Cold War mentioned in the episode is the reduction of nuclear arms through the START I & II Treaties.