The Cold War

Question 1

What was the USSR's response to the formation of NATO?

Accepted Answer

The Warsaw Pact

Question 2

The Cold War was based on an ideological and geopolitical struggle for global influence.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

The practical implication of the Truman Doctrine was that Nato was formed. What is true about the birth of Nato?

Accepted Answer

Independent member states agreed to defend each other against attacks, It was a collective security system, NATO operated as a check on the threat posed by the Soviet Union

Question 4

As a result, the USA and USSR entered into what is called "Détente" during the 1960s and 70s. What does it mean?

Accepted Answer

The relaxation of strained relations through verbal communication

Question 5

What marked the end of the Cold War?

Accepted Answer

The fall and collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991

Question 6

As part of Détente, President Carter and General Secretary Brezhnev signed the SALT II Treaty. What does SALT stand for?

Accepted Answer

Strategic Arms Limitation Talks

Question 7

As a result of intense geopolitical tensions and increased weapons production, the world came close to nuclear war.

Accepted Answer

True

The Cold War

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The Cold War

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