The Cold War

What was the primary ideological conflict during the Cold War?

• Democracy vs. Monarchy

• Federalism vs. Unitarism

• Socialism vs. Capitalism

• Nationalism vs. Globalism

Which event symbolized the division of Europe during the Cold War?

• The construction of the Eiffel Tower

• The building of the Berlin Wall

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The fall of the Roman Empire

Which country's division was a direct result of Cold War tensions?

• Vietnam

• Yugoslavia

• Korea

• Germany

What strategy did the U.S. use to prevent the spread of communism?

• Protectionism

• Containment

• Isolationism

• Appeasement

What was the main purpose of the Marshall Plan?

• To promote U.S. cultural dominance

• To rebuild war-torn European economies

• To establish military bases in Europe

• To colonize parts of Europe

What was the term used to describe the strategy where both the U.S. and USSR could destroy each other with nuclear weapons?

• Dual Deterrence Theory

• Equally Assured Ruin

• Mutually Assured Destruction

• Balanced Threat Initiative

What was a significant consequence of the Soviet Union's policies during the Cold War?

• Increased global peace

• Famines and public dissent

• Technological advancements

• Economic prosperity

Which Soviet leader played a crucial role in ending the Cold War?

• Joseph Stalin

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Vladimir Lenin

• Nikita Khrushchev

Is the Cold War relevant in today’s world? How so and/or how not?