What if the Soviet Union Won the Cold War?

What if the Soviet Union Won the Cold War?

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores an alternate history where the Soviet Union wins the Cold War, leading to the USA falling to communism. It examines the factors that led to the USSR's collapse, such as the failed war in Afghanistan and economic issues, and imagines a scenario where similar problems cause the USA to embrace a distinct form of American communism. The narrative suggests a civil war and eventual communist takeover in the USA, while emphasizing the unlikelihood of such events. The video concludes with a promise of more detailed exploration in future content.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main premise of the hypothetical scenario discussed in the video?

The USA wins the Cold War.

The Cold War never happens.

The Soviet Union wins the Cold War.

Both the USA and USSR collapse.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event significantly contributed to the USSR's collapse?

The Cuban Missile Crisis

The Berlin Wall construction

The failed war in Afghanistan

The Space Race

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major economic issue faced by the Soviet Union?

Over-reliance on agriculture

Excessive military spending

Unmanageable state-controlled economy

Lack of technological innovation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event in the 60s increased distrust in the American government?

The Moon Landing

The Cuban Missile Crisis

The Watergate Scandal

The Vietnam War

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant issue in the USA during the 70s?

The Space Race

The Iranian Hostage Crisis

The Civil Rights Movement

The Korean War

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What stance did the American communists take towards the Soviet Union?

Supportive

Anti-Soviet

Pro-Soviet

Neutral

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the American communists view the Soviet Union?

As a model for communism

As an ally

As a dictatorship

As a democratic state

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