Mutually Assured Destruction

What was the primary goal of the doctrine of Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) during the Cold War?

• To ensure both superpowers could win a nuclear war

• To prevent either side from launching a nuclear attack due to the fear of retaliation

• To allow for smaller, controlled nuclear engagements

• To encourage disarmament negotiations

Which event during the Cold War marked the peak of tensions under the doctrine of Mutual Assured Destruction?

• The signing of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

• The Berlin Blockade

• The Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962

• The Vietnam War

According to President Ronald Reagan, how can a nuclear war be concluded?

• With a clear victory for one side

• Through extensive diplomatic negotiations

• It cannot be won and must never be fought

• By achieving superior military technology

What was a common civil defense measure during the Cold War under the doctrine of MAD?

• Public protests against nuclear weapons

• Families building and using fallout shelters

• Increased spending on conventional military forces

• Cybersecurity enhancements

MAD, or Mutually Assured Destruction, was an acronym coined for the destruction that would be caused world-wide by...

• Nuclear Attacks

• Communist Agendas

• Capitalist Agendas

• Napalm