Question

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. If one nation succumbs to Communism, it will set off a chain reaction in the region. The main U.S. goal was to prevent Communism from spreading.

Answer 1

A superior show of force should be used to bluff the enemy into backing down: Brinkmanship

If one nation succumbs to communism, it will set off a chain reaction in the region: Domino Theory

The United States’ main goal is to prevent communism from spreading any further: Containment

Answer 2

Brinkmanship: Use a superior show of force to bluff the enemy into backing down.

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

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