Reagan Ending The Cold War Flashcards
1
Q
Rhetoric 2 points
A
1983 “evil empire”
“Marxism is on the Ashheap of history”
2
Q
Reagan Doctrine (2 points)
A
Spread democracy and assistance all over
Gave just enough economic assistance that the USSR would struggle to give more
3
Q
SDI 2 points
A
Ruined concept of MAD
Wouldn’t give it up causing the USSR to become desperate as can be seen through the summits in Reykjavik and Geneva
4
Q
Geneva Summit 2 points
A
Wanted Soviets to resolve conflicts in Afg, Cambodia and Angola
Reagan: “only two men in the world that could bring peace”
5
Q
Reykjavik Summit
A
“Angriest day of my presidency “
6
Q
INF Treaty
A
Eliminated nuclear missiles with a range of 300-340 miles
1800 soviet missiles 700 US missiles
7
Q
Arms
A
Stealth Bomber, Trident Submarine, denied tech + hard currency to USSR
