Heimler 8.8

What was the primary global conflict discussed in the video?

• World War II

• Vietnam War

• Gulf War

• Cold War

What initiative did Ronald Reagan spearhead to counter nuclear threats?

• Warsaw Pact

• NATO

• Strategic Defense Initiative

• Star Wars Program

What was the nickname given to the Strategic Defense Initiative by its detractors?

• Star Wars

• Space Defense

• Laser Dome

• Moon Shield

What was the effect of the Strategic Defense Initiative on the Cold War?

• It ended the war immediately

• It was never implemented

• It led to a peace treaty

• It shifted power towards the US

Which event marked a significant failure for the Soviet Union?

• Berlin Blockade

• Invasion of Afghanistan

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• Invasion of Poland

How did the failed invasion of Afghanistan affect the Soviet Union?

• Strengthened its global position

• Had no significant impact

• Improved relations with the US

• Led to economic sanctions and strain

What was a major cause of the Soviet Union's economic struggles?

• Excessive military spending

• Lack of technological innovation

• Limited foreign trade

• Overreliance on oil exports

Which policy introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev allowed for some free enterprise?

• Solidarity

• Perestroika

• Glasnost

• New Economic Policy

What year did the Soviet Union officially dissolve, marking the end of the Cold War?

• 1991

• 1989

• 1995

• 1985

Which Soviet policy allowed for more openness and freedom in the political process?

• Detente

• New Thinking

• Glasnost

• Perestroika