Brinkmanship in the Cold War

Question 1

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

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nuclear deterrence

Question 2

What was the goal of President Truman’s policy of containment?

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to stop Communism from spreading to non-Communist countries

Question 3

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

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launching the satellite Sputnik I.

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

After the success of the Sputnik launch, the United States feared that

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the Soviets had superior nuclear capabilities.

Question 6

How did the concept of mutually assured destruction influence the Cold War?

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It reminded people that a nuclear war would be devastating for everyone.

Question 7

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 8

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.

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