Reagan

Question 1

Who seemed to be winning the cold war when Reagan came to power?

Answer 1

USSR

Question 2

Where did USSR seem to be gaining support when Reagan came to power?

Answer 2

Central America

Southern Africa

Question 3

What was the Reagan Doctrine?

Answer 3

Overwhelm USSR
Provided overt and covert aid to anti-communist guerrillas and resistance movements in an effort to “roll back” Soviet-backed

Question 4

In 1983 how did Reagan refer to the USSR?

Answer 4

As an evil Empire

Question 5

What was the SDI?

Answer 5

Strategic Defence Initiative - approved by Reagan

Question 6

What country aided America by bringing down oil prices?

Answer 6

Saudi Arabia - hurt USSR which survived on oil exports

Question 7

How did second Reagan term differ to first?

Answer 7

Less tough rhetoric

Met Gorbachov 4 times after 84

Question 8

What helped in terms of personalities in 85?

Answer 8

Reagan had a Soviet Gen Sec he could deal with

Question 9

What was the Sinatra Doctrine?

Answer 9

Letting states choose their own way