Détente -salt 2

Question 1

What was first agreed in salt 2?

Answer 1

Further restrictions on missiles and a ban on testing a new type of ICBM (Inter-continental ballistic missile)

Question 2

Why did Détente fail by the late 1970’s (Salt 2)

Answer 2

LACK OF TRUST -There was a growing believe in the USA that the Soviets could not be
trusted to keep their side of the agreements.
FURTHER COMMUNIST SUPPORT -The USA were not happy that the Soviet Union had given more support to other communist countries around the world.
A STRONG IMAGE -American workers were captured by Islamist fighter in Iran (Middle East). The American public demanded a more aggressive approach rather than détente to make America look strong again.
POLITICAL PRESSURE -American politicians were beginning to demand a stronger attack on Communism and the Soviet Union due to ongoing Soviet aggression.
NEW US PRESIDENT CARTER– Wanted to be tougher against Communism.

Question 3

The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan 1979 (A turning point in Salt 2)

Answer 3

THE SOVIET INVASION OF AFGHANISTAN 1979
• In December 1979, the Soviet Union invaded a nearby country called Afghanistan and once again showed its aggression and force.
• As a consequence of this aggression, President Carter refused to fully sign and agree to SALT 2. Therefore, it was never formally agreed.
• This symbolised the end of a period of détente between the two sides.