Cold War Events and Policies

The video explores the Cold War era, focusing on key events like the Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam War, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. It highlights the tensions between the US and the Soviet Union, the arms race, and the eventual easing of hostilities through detente. The narrative covers significant political changes, including Nixon's presidency, Reagan's policies, and Gorbachev's reforms, leading to the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

What was the main reason for the Bay of Pigs Invasion's failure?

• Strong Cuban military defense

• Reduced American air support

• Poor weather conditions

• Lack of Cuban support

What was the primary concern of the US regarding the spread of communism in Southeast Asia?

• Economic sanctions

• Military superiority

• Cultural influence

• The Domino Effect

What was the main goal of the US-backed Contra groups in Nicaragua?

• To support the socialist junta

• To fight against the spread of communism

• To promote economic development

• To establish a new government

Which US President initiated the policy of detente with the Soviet Union?

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• Ronald Reagan

Which treaty was signed to limit nuclear weapons during the detente period?

• The START Treaty

• The INF Treaty

• The ABM Treaty

• The SALT Agreement

What was the Strategic Defense Initiative, also known as 'Star Wars'?

• A cultural exchange initiative

• A space exploration program

• A nuclear disarmament treaty

• A defensive anti-nuke shield

What was the primary reason for the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan?

• To expand Soviet territory

• To prevent a US-sponsored Islamic insurgency

• To access natural resources

• To establish a new government

Who was the Soviet leader responsible for initiating reforms that led to the end of the Cold War?

• Leonid Brezhnev

• Boris Yeltsin

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Nikita Khrushchev

What significant event marked the beginning of the end for the Berlin Wall?

• A natural disaster

• A peace treaty

• A government announcement lifting travel restrictions

• A military coup

What was the outcome of the 1989 demonstrations in East Germany?

• The start of a civil war

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The construction of a new wall

• The strengthening of communist rule