Brinkmanship in the Cold War

Question 1

What was the link between the launch of Sputnik I and the National Defense Education Act?

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The National Defense Education Act was created in response to the launch of Sputnik I.

Question 2

In October of 1957, the Soviet Union shocked the United States by

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launching the satellite Sputnik I.

Question 3

Why did the United States suffer a loss of confidence following the launch of Sputnik I?

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The United States assumed that they would be first into space, before the Soviets.

Question 4

How did the United States try to influence Vietnam’s national elections in 1956?

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It backed Ngo Dinh Diem as president in South Vietnam.

Question 5

One major goal of the Mercury program was to send a manned spacecraft into orbit and to

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bring it home safely.

Question 6

best

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taking a dispute to the edge of conflict to force an enemy to back down.

Question 7

During the Cold War arms race, how did the hydrogen bomb differ from the atomic bomb?

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The hydrogen bomb was more destructive than the atomic bomb.

Question 8

One goal of both the United States and the USSR during the arms race was to

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build more destructive weapons.

Question 9

The theory that the threat of nuclear war is enough to prevent an attack is called

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nuclear deterrence

Question 10

What was the major impact of the launch of Sputnik I on the United States?

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The United States took steps to catch up and surpass the Soviets in the space race.

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