Cold War Events and Policies

The video tutorial covers the topic of 'Atomic Cafe', focusing on global and domestic issues during the Cold War era. It discusses the impact of nuclear threats, the Red Scare, and key historical figures like McCarthy and the Rosenbergs. The tutorial also explores the end of the Cold War, highlighting events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall and policies like Perestroika. Students are instructed to watch the documentary 'Atomic Cafe' and identify domestic changes and propaganda examples.

What is the primary focus of the Atomic Cafe documentary?

• The rise of capitalism

• The Cold War era

• The Industrial Revolution

• The American Civil War

What event led to the construction of bomb shelters in the United States?

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Soviet Union's nuclear bomb detonation

• The Berlin Wall construction

• The Korean War

Who was associated with a witch hunt for communists in the U.S. government?

• J. Edgar Hoover

• Senator McCarthy

• President Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

What was the fate of the Rosenbergs?

• They were exiled to Siberia

• They were executed for espionage

• They were acquitted of all charges

• They were imprisoned for life

What was the Hollywood Ten accused of?

• Sabotaging film productions

• Espionage for the Soviet Union

• Incorporating communist imagery in films

• Tax evasion

What symbolized the end of the Cold War?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The launch of Sputnik

• The Cuban Missile Crisis resolution

What was the purpose of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)?

• To develop new nuclear weapons

• To create a nuclear shield

• To promote space exploration

• To establish a peace treaty

What was the significance of the policies of Perestroika and Glasnost?

• They led to the expansion of the Soviet Union

• They initiated the space race

• They allowed open criticism of the Soviet government

• They increased censorship in the Soviet Union

What should you do in case of a nuclear attack according to the instructions?

• Call emergency services

• Evacuate the city immediately

• Hide under your desk or car dashboard

• Run to the nearest shelter

What is the purpose of creating a T-chart while watching the Atomic Cafe documentary?

• To compare different film genres

• To identify domestic changes and propaganda examples

• To track the timeline of the Cold War

• To list famous directors