Cold War & Decolonization (1900-Present)
What impact did mutually assured destruction (MAD) have on diplomatic relations between nuclear-capable states during the Cold War?
It fostered an uneasy peace based on fear of total annihilation.
Creating frequent close-call scenarios that nearly led to full-scale nuclear war.
Which technological innovation most directly facilitated the global exchange of information during the Cold War era?
The assembly line.
The steam engine.
The Internet.
Nuclear power plants.
In what way did decolonization movements contribute indirectly towards promoting superpower rivalry during the latter half of the 20th century?
These emerging nations uniformly rejected both forms of governance, opting instead for neutral positions, causing friction among former colonizers and now competing allies alike within the two major camps.
Decolonized regions moved toward isolationist policies, which forced both the USA and USSR to reevaluate their foreign strategies globally, creating tension among them even further.
Newly independent states became arenas of competition where superpowers sought to expand their influence through diplomacy, military involvement, or covert operations.
Many colonies chose to align themselves solely with one bloc, therefore disrupting the previous balance of power before the decolonization process began.
How might history be altered if Mikhail Gorbachev did not introduce Perestroika and Glasnost policies?
China's transition to a market economy would've been accelerated.
East Germany might still exist as an independent nation today.
Nuclear disarmament talks might've progressed faster.
The collapse of the Soviet Union may have been delayed or prevented entirely.
How did the global economic landscape shift due to the effects of the Cold War?
Economic disparity between nations was completely eliminated during this era.
The world economy saw a bifurcation into capitalist and communist economic models.
No significant changes occurred in global economic systems.
All nations adopted a singular economic model advocated by United Nations.
Which organization was formed to counter the perceived threat of Soviet expansion in Europe and to support capitalism?
League of Nations
NATO
Warsaw Pact
United Nations
How did the Cold War influence the process of decolonization in Africa?
It led to a complete halt of decolonization due to world conflicts.
It triggered immediate independence for all African colonies without any struggles.
It caused European powers to strengthen their hold on African colonies out of fear of Soviet expansion.
It intensified competition between superpowers who sought to gain influence over newly independent nations.

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If The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) had secured binding commitments from both superpowers to refrain from interfering in member states' affairs, what might have been one likely consequence during the Cold War?
Superpowers might ignore these commitments, continuing to vie for influence in NAM member states via covert operations.
The economic development of NAM countries could possibly stagnate without aid or advisory roles from either superpower.
NAM countries may gain more autonomy and leverage in international negotiations due to decreased foreign intervention.
NAM may see increased factionalism and internal conflict as member nations choose sides despite their committed neutrality.
Which initiative demonstrates the impact of cultural exchange promoted by the US during the Cold War?
The Marshall Plan
The Brezhnev Doctrine
The Fulbright Program
The Warsaw Pact
What was an example of how political events related to the Cold War impacted literature produced during this era?
Gabriel García Márquez’s magical realism in "One Hundred Years of Solitude" primarily explored Latin American history and identity independent from cold war confrontations.
“To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee dealt with racial injustice without direct connections to global ideological conflicts at that time.
Ernest Hemingway’s “The Old Man and the Sea” represented individual resilience unrelated to geopolitical struggles.
George Orwell’s “1984” reflected fears about totalitarian government control amid rising tensions between superpowers.