Détente

Question 1

Détente

Answer 1

The period of less tension between superpowers from 1968 - 79

Question 2

What led to détente?

Answer 2

Both sides wanted to spend less on arms and focus on their own internal issues, avoid conflict and European nations wanted to improve relations with eachother

Question 3

SALT1 1972

Answer 3

Limited how many weapons each side could have, laid down rules for nuclear warfare, however it excluded latest technology. Symbolic importance.

Question 4

Helsinki conference 1975

Answer 4

US, USSR, 33 others. guaranteed that they would respect human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion.

Question 5

Apollo-soyuz mission 1975

Answer 5

USA/USSR joint space mission

Question 6

SALT II 1979

Answer 6

Talks were made difficult by the US embassy in Iran being captured, leading to a need for a stronger foreign policy as well as soviets supporting communist regimes in south America