3.2

Question 1

Why did the Soviets invade Afganistan

Answer 1

Gain access to oil rich middle east

Wanted to aviod Islamic takeover

Afgan communist Karmal offered pro soviet government if they help him to defeat Amin

Brezhnev did not think the US would interveen

Question 2

When did the Soviets invade Afgan

Answer 2

on christmas day 1979 soviet invaded

Amin executed and replaced by Karmal

Question 3

Why did the invasion of Afgan end Detante

Answer 3

Cater Doctrine - Carter promised to stop the Soviets from extending their influence

CIA provided weapons and funds to the Mujahadin to fight Soviets

Exports of US to Soviets stopped

USA boycotted 1980 Olimpics in Moscow

Question 4

Why was there a new Cold war between 1979-85

Answer 4

Ronald Regan became president who saw the Soviet Union as an evil Empire

Question 5

How did Regans SDI affect relations between US and USSR

Answer 5

Went directly against the Outer Soace Treaty 1967

The Soviets did not have the technology or money to carry out similar research so SDI made the Soviets look weak