Reagan, Gorbachev, and the end of the Cold War

Question 1

When did Reagan become president?

Answer 1

January 1981.

Question 2

What did he do when he became president?

Answer 2

He restarted the Cold War and rose military spending in the USA.

Question 3

What did he frame the rivalry between USSR and USA as?

Answer 3

“Good Vs Evil”

Question 4

What was one consequence of Reagan becoming president?

Answer 4

A dramatic increase in military spending. In 1982, 13% more was spent and this increased again by 8% in 1983 and 1984.

Question 5

What was another consequence of Reagan becoming president?

Answer 5

The development of a new doctrine on how to fight the Cold War. It would not only support anti-communist governments but also anti-communist groups trying to overthrow communist governments.

Question 6

What did his presidency mean for international relations?

Answer 6

Created conditions for a second Cold War to begin?

Question 7

When did Gorbachev become leader of the USSR?

Answer 7

1985

Question 8

What did he introduce?

Answer 8

Glasnost and Perestroika

Question 9

What were Glasnost and Perestroika?

Answer 9

The opening up to new ideas, making the USSR more ‘transparent’ by allowing some parts of capitalism and a restructuring of the economy.