Foreign Developments: Attitudes to the Cold War Flashcards
What was the main concern between Thatcher and Reagan?
To bring an end to the Cold War
What did the USSR do in 1979?
Invade Afghanistan
What was the issue with the USSR invading Afghanistan?
It was meant to be a period of Detente
How did people feel about nuclear war in the 1980s?
They were worried there would be a nuclear war
What did the British government issue to the public for the event of a nuclear war?
‘Protect and Survive’ booklets
How did popular culture of the time mirror fears over nuclear war?
They made programs in relation to the fears
What was Threads?
A program which showed the lives of people in the aftermath of a nuclear war
When was Threads created?
1984
What was shown about public opinion in polls to who would be more likely to start a nuclear war?
The public thought either side was likely to start a nuclear war
What did the CND do in 1983?
They organised a march of 200,000 people in London
How can it be seen that nuclear fears were a continental issue?
In West Germany, a march of over 600,000 people occurred
