Brinkmanship in the Cold War

Question 1

This is what Neil Armstrong said when he took his first steps on the surface of the moon. What did Armstrong mean?

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His first step on the moon meant nothing for him as an individual, but it was very significant for human progress.

Question 2

If one nation succumbs to Communism, it will set off a chain reaction in the region.

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domino theory

Question 3

The main U.S. goal was to prevent Communism from spreading.

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containment

Question 4

Can you remember the three major elements of U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War? Use a superior show of force to bluff the enemy into backing down.

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brinkmanship

Question 5

Using your knowledge of U.S. foreign policy at the time, check the main reasons the United States supported France during the Vietnamese revolution.

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The United States and France had been allies for more than 150 years.; The United States was opposed to Ho because Ho was a Communist.; If Vietnam fell to Communism, its neighbors, Laos and Cambodia, might fall too.

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia are true?The United States called for the creation of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization.

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True

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia are true?At Geneva, the United States agreed that North and South Vietnam should be partitioned until free elections were held in 1956.

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False

Question 8

Which of the following statements regarding U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia are true?The United States supported Ho and the Vietminh in their struggle for self-rule.

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False

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