Reagan's Cold War Policies and Beliefs

The video explores the challenges faced by Ronald Reagan as he assumed the presidency in 1980, focusing on his confrontational approach towards the Soviet Union during the Cold War. It highlights Reagan's belief in using strength and power to negotiate, his determination to break the stalemate, and his willingness to engage in an arms race to assert U.S. dominance. The video provides context on the Cold War era and Reagan's strategies to resolve the nuclear threat.

What was Ronald Reagan's primary promise during his presidential campaign?

• To improve healthcare

• To confront the Soviet Union

• To increase education funding

• To reduce taxes

What was the main focus of Reagan's presidency according to the video?

• Environmental policies

• Confrontation with the Soviet Union

• Education reform

• Healthcare reform

What was the global threat during the Cold War?

• Nuclear annihilation

• Global warming

• Cyber warfare

• Economic collapse

What was the nature of the power struggle during the Cold War?

• Military

• Cultural

• Technological

• Economic

What was Reagan's belief about how to make the Soviet Union negotiate seriously?

• By forming alliances with other countries

• By reducing military presence

• By building up military power

• By offering economic aid

How did Reagan view the previous American Presidents' approach to the Soviet Union?

• As too lenient

• As too aggressive

• As balanced

• As irrelevant

What was the biggest decision Reagan faced in his political career?

• Whether to improve healthcare

• Whether to increase taxes

• Whether to reduce military spending

• Whether to continue his anti-Soviet rhetoric

What was Reagan's basic idea about an arms race?

• To seek international mediation

• To reduce arms to save money

• To engage in it because the U.S. was economically powerful

• To avoid it at all costs

What was Reagan's stance on the arms race?

• He wanted to avoid it

• He wanted to negotiate a ceasefire

• He thought it was unnecessary

• He believed the U.S. could win it economically

What did Reagan believe was necessary to resolve the Cold War?

• Economic sanctions

• Diplomatic talks

• Military strength

• Cultural exchanges