Eisenhower's Cold War Policies and Actions

The video discusses the Eisenhower administration's foreign policy, known as the New Look, which focused on nuclear deterrence and brinksmanship to counter Soviet threats. It covers the partition of Vietnam post-French colonialism, tensions between China and Taiwan, and the improvement in U.S.-Soviet relations after Stalin's death. The role of the CIA in Cold War espionage, particularly in Iran and Guatemala, is also highlighted.

What was the primary focus of Eisenhower's 'New Look' policy?

• Increasing ground troops

• Strategic air power and nuclear deterrence

• Expanding naval forces

• Developing cyber warfare capabilities

What was the U.S. policy of brinkmanship during the Eisenhower administration?

• Engaging in diplomatic negotiations only

• Focusing on economic sanctions

• Threatening to use nuclear weapons to deter Soviet aggression

• Avoiding any military conflict

Why did France struggle to maintain control in Vietnam post-World War II?

• Vietnam's long history of resisting foreign rule and Ho Chi Minh's leadership

• Lack of military resources

• Support from the United States

• Economic instability in France

How did China assert its international presence after Stalin's death?

• By negotiating peace treaties

• By focusing on domestic issues

• By forming alliances with Western countries

• By using military actions in Korea and Taiwan

What was Eisenhower's response to China's actions near Taiwan?

• He withdrew U.S. forces from the region

• He sought diplomatic solutions

• He increased military presence and threatened nuclear action

• He ignored the situation

What change in U.S.-Soviet relations occurred during Eisenhower's presidency?

• Formation of a military alliance

• Increased hostility and no communication

• Opening negotiations with Khrushchev

• Complete withdrawal from diplomatic talks

What was Eisenhower's view on militarism?

• He fully supported increased military spending

• He expressed discomfort, seeing it as a theft from social needs

• He thought it was irrelevant to U.S. interests

• He believed it was necessary for global dominance

What role did the CIA play during the Cold War under Eisenhower?

• It focused solely on domestic issues

• It was inactive during this period

• It engaged in espionage and covert operations in countries like Iran and Guatemala

• It only provided intelligence reports

Why was the CIA concerned about Iran during Eisenhower's administration?

• Iran's military expansion

• Iran's withdrawal from the United Nations

• The nationalization of British petroleum and potential Soviet energy sales

• Iran's alliance with China

What was the reason for CIA intervention in Guatemala?

• To support a right-wing government

• To counteract a left-leaning government that nationalized American-owned land

• To establish a new trade agreement

• To promote tourism