End Of The Cold War - Reagan and Gorbachev

Question 1

Causes

Answer 1

When Gorbachev became USSR leader in 1985 it was obvious that the USA was in a much stronger position than the USSR.

Question 2

Key features

Answer 2

Reagan wanted ballistic missiles scrapped but Gorbachev was unwilling to do that without Reagan scrapping SDI.
INF Treaty – 1 treaty to reduce the number of nuclear missiles of USA/USSR
by disarming he would win popularity and that the USSR economy would not recover if they spent so much on nuclear weapons.

Question 3

Consequences

Answer 3

Greatly increased relationship between USA/USSR