1965-75

Question 1

Us send troops to vietnam

Answer 1

US Troops sent to Vietnam to fight against Communist North.

Question 2

Pargue spring 1968

Answer 2

Dubcek takes power in Czechoslovakia and attempts to bring about reform (“Prague Spring”)

Question 3

Soviet invasion of czechoslavakia 1968

Answer 3

After Brezhnev tried to persuade Dubcek to stop reforms he ordered the invasion of Czechoslovakia. Mostly non-violent protest but Dubcek arrested. US condemned Soviet actions.

Question 4

Outter space treaty 1967

Answer 4

Superpowers agreed that no nuclear weapons would be placed in space

Question 5

Non Proliferation Treaty 1968

Answer 5

Superpowers agreed not to supply nuclear weapons or information to other states.

Question 6

Salt 1 1972

Answer 6

Imposed limits on nuclear capability of both Superpowers – significant as the first agreement to limit their nuclear weapons

Question 7

Detente 1971

Answer 7

Period of relaxation between the USSR and USA

Question 8

Helsinki accords 1975

Answer 8

Agreed greater co-operation in terms of trade, fighting terrorism and human rights. Stabilised their relationship in Europe.

Question 9

Apollo soyuz mission july 1975

Answer 9

Joint space mission shows co-operation in space exploration.