12.6.a The End of the Cold War and Cold War Timeline

Multiple Choice

What was the main focus of Richard Nixon's foreign policy when he became president in 1969?

• Increasing military presence in Vietnam.
• Strengthening ties with European allies only.
• Easing tensions with the Soviet Union and China through détente.
• Promoting isolationism and avoiding international engagement.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the concept of "Realpolitik" as used by Nixon and Kissinger?

• An idealistic approach focusing on moral values in diplomacy.
• A foreign policy based on power issues rather than ideals

• A foreign policy that seeks to promote democracy worldwide.
• A strategy that emphasizes military intervention over negotiation.

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of Nixon's visit to China in 1972?

• It opened diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China, reducing Cold War tensions.
• It resulted in a trade embargo against China.
• It led to the U.S. withdrawing troops from Vietnam.
• It established military alliances with neighboring countries.

Multiple Choice

The SALT I Treaty, signed by Nixon and Brezhnev in 1972, primarily dealt with:

• Regulating conventional military forces in Asia.
• Establishing a mutual defense pact in Europe.
• Promoting trade agreements between the US and USSR.
• Limiting nuclear weapons and their delivery systems.

Multiple Choice

How did the Nixon administration respond to Salvador Allende's election in Chile?

• The Nixon administration supported Allende's policies and provided economic aid.
• The Nixon administration ignored Allende's election and focused on domestic issues.
• By funding opposition groups, including military members

• The Nixon administration celebrated Allende's victory and encouraged democratic reforms.

Multiple Choice

What was the main goal of the Helsinki Accords signed during Ford's presidency?

• To promote economic sanctions against the Soviet Union.
• TTo increase cooperation between Eastern and Western Europe

• To establish military alliances in Europe.
• To create a new international currency system.

Multiple Choice

How did Congress respond to Ford's request for aid to South Vietnam in 1975?

• Congress allocated funds for military intervention in South Vietnam.
• Congress rejected Ford's request for aid to South Vietnam.
• Congress held a debate but ultimately decided to support Ford's request.
• Congress approved a significant increase in aid to South Vietnam.

Multiple Choice

What principle became the cornerstone of Jimmy Carter's foreign policy?

• Human rights
• Economic sanctions
• Diplomatic isolation
• Military intervention

Multiple Choice

How did Carter respond to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979?

• Carter condemned the invasion and took measures such as an Olympic boycott and increased support for Afghan resistance.
• Carter ignored the invasion and focused on domestic issues.
• Carter supported the invasion and increased military aid to the Soviets.
• Carter praised the Soviet actions and encouraged diplomatic relations.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events contributed to the collapse of détente during Carter's presidency?

• The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979.
• The establishment of diplomatic relations with China in 1978.
• The signing of the SALT II treaty in 1979.
• The Helsinki Accords signed in 1975.

Open Ended

After reviewing the Cold War timeline, what patterns, if any, do you notice about US and USSR relations during the Cold War?

Open Ended

What was NATO? What was the name of the similar alliance formed by the USSR / Soviet Union?

Multiple Choice

How long was the US involved in the Vietnam War?

• 25 years
• 10 years
• 15 years
• 20 years

Multiple Choice

For approximately how long did the Berlin Wall separate East and West Berlin?

• 28 years
• 35 years
• 20 years
• 15 years

Open Ended

What else stands out to you about the Cold War after reviewing this timeline?