Cold War Policies and Events

The video explores the shift in US-Soviet relations from brinkmanship to détente during the Cold War. It covers key events like the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, and Nixon's diplomatic efforts with China and the Soviet Union. The narrative transitions to the 1980s, highlighting the political changes leading to Reagan's presidency.

What was the main fear uniting the crises during the early Cold War years?

• Economic collapse

• Nuclear war

• Loss of political power

• Environmental disaster

What event prevented a meeting between the US and the Soviet Union in 1960?

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• U2 Incident

• Bay of Pigs Invasion

• Berlin Blockade

Which US President escalated involvement in the Vietnam War?

• John F. Kennedy

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

What was the primary goal of Nixon's policy of détente?

• To promote nuclear proliferation

• To increase military spending

• To reduce Cold War tensions

• To expand US territories

Which treaty was signed as a result of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks?

• SALT I Treaty

• START Treaty

• INF Treaty

• Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

What was significant about Nixon's visit to China?

• It resulted in the signing of the Helsinki Accords

• It led to the end of the Vietnam War

• It was the first time a US President visited communist China

• It marked the first US-China trade agreement

Who was Nixon's Secretary of Defense during his diplomatic efforts?

• George Marshall

• Henry Kissinger

• Robert McNamara

• Dean Rusk

What was the main focus of China's policy under leaders like Liu?

• Isolation from global affairs

• Strict adherence to communism

• Economic results over ideology

• Military expansion

What scandal led to Nixon's downfall?

• Lewinsky Scandal

• Iran-Contra Affair

• Watergate Scandal

• Teapot Dome Scandal

Which President followed Nixon and faced challenges in international prestige?

• George H. W. Bush

• Ronald Reagan

• Jimmy Carter

• Gerald Ford