U.S. Foreign Policy and Conflicts

U.S. Foreign Policy and Conflicts

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the foreign policy initiatives of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, focusing on their dealings with the Soviet Union and the Middle East. Reagan's presidency is marked by increased military spending, the Iran-Contra Affair, and a shift in relations with the Soviet Union, leading to the end of the Cold War. Bush continues this trajectory, signing arms reduction treaties and addressing the Persian Gulf War. The video highlights the transition from Cold War tensions to a more stable global environment.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common theme in the foreign policies of both Reagan and Bush?

Expanding trade with Europe

Focusing on domestic economic policies

Dealing with the Soviet Union and Middle East conflicts

Improving relations with China

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Ronald Reagan's key foreign policy goals when he became president?

To reduce military spending

To focus solely on domestic issues

To restore the US as a global superpower

To form an alliance with the Soviet Union

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Strategic Defense Initiative commonly referred to as?

Operation Desert Storm

The Cold War Plan

Star Wars

The Peace Initiative

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Iran-Contra Affair primarily about?

A trade agreement with the Soviet Union

A peace treaty with Iran

Selling weapons to Iraq

Funding rebels in Nicaragua through illegal means

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change did Mikhail Gorbachev bring to the Soviet Union?

Expansion of the Soviet territory

Economic restructuring and political openness

Increased military aggression

Isolation from Western countries

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the meetings between Reagan and Gorbachev?

Reduction of nuclear weapons

A new trade agreement

Increased nuclear arsenals

A military alliance

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of George H.W. Bush's first actions regarding nuclear arms?

Ending all nuclear programs

Signing the START treaties to reduce nuclear weapons

Building new nuclear facilities

Increasing the nuclear arsenal

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