Gorbachev and Reagan Flashcards
1
Q
What happened in Geneva 1985?
A
1) Gorbachev and Reagan meet for the first time
2) Around a log fire they both realised they both wanted to bring arms race to an end.
3) Nothing was decided so they would meet again
2
Q
What happened in Reykjavik, 1986?
A
- Reagan and Gorbachev agree to remove all weapons from Europe and cut ICBMs by 50%
- Reagan refused to scrap SDI (Star Wars)
3
Q
What happened in Washington, 1987?
A
INF Treaty signed:
• All mid-range nuclear weapons would be scrapped
• USA would scrap 900 ICBMs
• USSR would scrap 1800 ICBMs
• Passed by the USA Seate 93-5
4
Q
What happend in Moscow, 1988?
A
• Gorbachev wanted to remove soldiers from Eastern Europe, but Reagan disagreed
