Cold War and Persian Gulf War

The video lesson, led by Mr. Hovind, explores the foreign policies of President George HW Bush, focusing on the fall of the Soviet Union and the Persian Gulf War. It covers Bush's election, the political landscape in Congress, Gorbachev's reforms, and the collapse of the Soviet Union. The lesson also delves into the changes in Eastern Europe, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the Persian Gulf War, highlighting the underlying reasons for US involvement, particularly the importance of oil.

What was the outcome of the 1988 presidential election for George HW Bush?

• He did not participate.

• He won by a narrow margin.

• He won a decisive victory.

• He lost to Michael Dukakis.

What significant event marked the end of the Cold War?

• The Korean War

• The Vietnam War

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

Who was the Soviet leader responsible for reforms during the end of the Cold War?

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Vladimir Putin

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Joseph Stalin

What was the symbolic significance of the Berlin Wall's fall?

• It symbolized the end of the Cold War.

• It represented the start of the European Union.

• It marked the end of World War II.

• It was the beginning of the Vietnam War.

What was the result of the coup attempt against Gorbachev in 1991?

• It failed and led to a wave of democracy.

• It led to Gorbachev's exile.

• It succeeded and Gorbachev was overthrown.

• It resulted in a civil war.

Who was the Russian leader who stood on a tank to declare democracy during the coup attempt?

• Dmitry Medvedev

• Leonid Brezhnev

• Boris Yeltsin

• Vladimir Putin

Which country did Saddam Hussein invade, leading to the Persian Gulf War?

• Kuwait

• Jordan

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

What was the name of the military operation launched by coalition forces in the Persian Gulf War?

• Operation Desert Storm

• Operation Iraqi Freedom

• Operation Enduring Freedom

• Operation Rolling Thunder

What was the primary reason for US involvement in the Persian Gulf War?

• To protect human rights

• To support the United Nations

• To spread democracy

• To secure oil resources

What did Iraqi troops do as they retreated from Kuwait?

• Fled to Saudi Arabia

• Joined coalition forces

• Destroyed oil wells

• Surrendered peacefully