Détente

Question 1

What are some of the key features of detente

Answer 1

1967,Outer Space treaty,Space can’t be used for nuclear testing

1968,Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty,Superpowers agreed to not supply nuclear technology to other countries

1972,SALT 1 Treaty,Superpowers agreed to limit missile production,Limited ICBMs and SLBMs (Submarine based missiles) and they also agreed on a five year delay on the building of more missiles

Question 2

Why was SALT 1 a high point in détente

Answer 2

The first time the superpowers had agreed to limit missile production

Question 3

When was the helsinki agreement on human rights signed

Answer 3

1975

Question 4

What was the helsinki agreement on human rights

Answer 4

Guarenteed that the superpowers would respect human rights and fundemental freedoms

Question 5

What were the key features of the Kabul Revolution and when was it

Answer 5

It was in April of 1978 and It was when a new goverment supported by the soviet union came jnto power in afghanistan.

However they were opposed and the President Taraki was assasinated and replaced with Amin

Question 6

When was Taraki assasinated and who was he replaced by

Answer 6

He was assasinated in october 1979 and was replaced by Amin

Question 7

Why did Detente end

Answer 7

Because of the soviet invasion of Afghanistan

Question 8

Why did the Soviets invade Afghanistan

Answer 8

Brezhenev hoped to gain access to the oil rich middle east

wanted to avoid an islamic take over in afghanistan

he liked the prospect of having a pro communist goverment in Afghanistan

Question 9

When did the soviets invade afghanistan

Answer 9

Christmas day 1979

Question 10

Why did the invasion of afghanistan end detente

Answer 10

In the carter doctrine,carter promised to stop the soviets from extending their influence in the middle east.

Cia provided weapons and funds to the Mujahadin,USA refused to Ratify SALT 2