US.64: Cold War Nuclear Policies and Impacts

What was a significant fear during the Cold War era (1945-1991) that influenced American society?

• Economic collapse

• Nuclear holocaust

• Global warming

• Cyber warfare

Which doctrine was associated with the fear of nuclear weapons during the Cold War?

• Containment

• Isolationism

• Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD)

• Detente

What event led to the prohibition of nuclear testing in the atmosphere, outer space, and underwater?

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Limited Test Ban Treaty of 1963

• The Manhattan Project

• The Geneva Convention

Where were nuclear tests conducted from the late 1940s to the 1960s?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Nevada Test Site and the Pacific Ocean

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Arctic Circle

What was a consequence of the 1954 Castle Bravo test in the Marshall Islands?

• Decreased cancer rates

• Increased tourism

• Unintended spread of radiation affecting nearby islanders

• Improved agricultural yield

What was the psychological impact of atomic testing on the public?

• It made people more supportive of nuclear weapons.

• It reinforced the reality of nuclear destruction.

• It decreased the fear of nuclear fallout.

• It led to the development of new nuclear weapons.

What measures did the U.S. government implement to prepare the public for a potential Soviet nuclear attack?

• Increased military spending.

• Civil defense measures.

• Building more nuclear power plants.

• Reducing the number of nuclear weapons.

What was the purpose of "Duck and Cover" drills in schools?

• To teach students how to build shelters.

• To instruct students to hide under desks during a nuclear explosion.

• To educate students on nuclear physics.

• To prepare students for fire emergencies.

What did the government encourage people to store in case of a nuclear emergency?

• Electronics and gadgets.

• Food, water, and medical supplies.

• Luxury items and jewelry.

• Books and educational materials.

What symbolized Cold War anxiety according to the text?

• Nuclear power plants.

• Fallout shelters.

• Military parades.

• Space exploration.