5.2 Détente Flashcards
1
Q
Leader of USSR
A
Brezhnev
2
Q
Leader of USA
A
Richard Nixon
3
Q
What is détente
A
a period of peace between two groups that were previously hostile to each other
4
Q
USA’s economic reasons for wanting detente
A
Had many social problems caused by inequality
Vietnam War happening
Social reforms plans not happening due to Arms race and vietnam war
5
Q
USSR’s economic reasons for wanting detente
A
technology falling behind
inefficient agriculture
spending more than 30% of GDP on the arms race
