Moves To End The Cold War: Thatcher And The Second Cold War 1979-85

Question 1

Why was USSR weakened towards end of Cold War?

Answer 1

-by early 80s was overstretched militarily
-led by generation of old men eking out last days of their power

Question 2

What was the new Cold War?

Answer 2

-when the new Cold War warriors emerged - br PM, polish pope + US pres each determined to challenge Soviet power militarily c ideologically
-marked by tough rhetoric + rising tension

Question 3

What was thatchers as the iron lady’s views on the Cold War?

Answer 3

-promoted dem values internationally + spoke out against communism
-determined challenge society power

Question 4

How was thatcher Reagan poodle?

Answer 4

-1981 allowed US store cruise missiles using UK airbases as launching pads
-they were remote controlled rockets capable travelling hundreds miles leading to many CND protests

Question 5

What did this international tensions lead to fears of

Answer 5

-genuine fear nuclear war between east + west likely
-gov published ‘protect + survive’ booklets telling what to do in nuclear attack

Question 6

How were these fears reflected in popular culture?

Answer 6

-bbc tv drama ‘threads’ 1984 documentary style account of aftermath of nuclear war
-‘when the third wind blows’ cartoon book by Raymond Briggs 1986 showing how elderly couple prepared for nuclear conflict