Consequences of Cuban Missile Crisis. Flashcards
What happened at June 1963?
Two sides set up hotline to communicate directly.
What is Limited Test Ban Treaty?
August 1963, ban testing nuke bombs (except undergrounds)
What is Outer Space Treaty
1966, not use space for military purpose.
What is Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty.
1968, 5 countries agreed to stop spread of nuclear weapons
List the 3 treaties!
- Limited Test Ban Treaty
- Outer Space Treaty
- Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty
The Agreements were 1st steps towards what?
Détente
One reason to avoid war is what?
MAD
What does MAD stands for?
Mutually Assured Destruction.
Who became leader after Khruschev?
Include date
Brezhnev became leader of the USSR in 1964
Cuban Missile Crisis worsen relations between two. Why?
Most likely to make nuclear war to happen! USA preparing to invade Cuba
Cuban Missile Crisis did improve relations. Why?
- Both sides work together to avoid another dangerous stand off.
- First Limit to the Arm Race ; limited test ban treaty
- Soviets caught up with US — stabilising the arm race.