Reagan's Attitude to The USSR Flashcards
1
Q
When did Ronald Raegan become presidant?
A
1981
2
Q
What did Reagan do in 1982?
A
He was a strong anti-communist so he called USSR an ‘Evil Empire’ and increased money spent on weapons up to $1 Trillion.
3
Q
What did the US military do in 1983?
A
- Developed a stealth bomber (which was invisible to the radar)
- SDI (Strategic Defence Initiative/Star Wars)
4
Q
What was NUTS?
A
Where USA weapons would target USSR warheads, not cities, so their weapons would destroyed, not their people
5
Q
What were some features of SDI/Star Wars?
A
• Incoming USSR nuclear missiles would be broken up by lasers before entering the US atmosphere
• Cost $60B of tax payers money
• USSR did not have money or technology to create their own version
• USA were in the lead in the arms race once again
