Mutually Assured Destruction Quiz

What does MAD stand for in the context of the Cold War?

• Massive Attack Doctrine

• Mutual Assured Destruction

• Military Action Directive

• Major Alliance Deal

Which two superpowers were engaged in the standoff described by the doctrine of Mutual Assured Destruction?

• United States and Soviet Union

• United States and Germany

• Soviet Union and China

• United Kingdom and Soviet Union

According to the text, what was the primary reason that MAD was considered a deterrent during the Cold War?

• It allowed for quick military victories.

• It prevented both sides from launching a nuclear attack due to fear of retaliation.

• It encouraged countries to build more weapons.

• It promoted peace treaties between enemies.

What did President Ronald Reagan famously say about nuclear war?

• A nuclear war can be won and should be fought.

• A nuclear war should never happen.

• A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.

• A nuclear war is inevitable.

During which event did the doctrine of Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) reach its pinnacle, leading to heightened global tensions?

• Vietnam War

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• Korean War

• World War II

What was the approximate distance of Soviet missiles from Florida during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• 50 miles

• 90 miles

• 120 miles

• 200 miles

Which U.S. President played a crucial role in defusing the Cuban Missile Crisis through diplomatic negotiations?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

• Ronald Reagan

• Richard Nixon

What does the doctrine of Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) imply?

• Diplomatic resolution is always possible

• Any nuclear attack would guarantee mutual destruction of both attacker and defender

• Nuclear weapons ensure peace through strength

• Only one superpower can exist at a time

According to President Reagan, what is our "moral imperative" concerning nuclear war?

• To enhance nuclear arsenals for safety

• To engage in more diplomatic talks

• To work towards a world without the fear of nuclear war

• To maintain a balance of power through nuclear weapons