Relations with the USSR and China Flashcards
Why could the USSR relations have been bad from 1945 until now?
Britain supported the USA in containing communism
What happened by the 1970s with the cold War? Key term?
Easing of tensions, Detente
How could tensions between the UK and USSR have been seen in late 1970’s?
A Bulgarian defect was assassinated in London, possibly by the KGB
Why can this late 70’s event still show possible tensions?
USSR still feel able to use Britain as a place to kill people if they need to
What was the state of China’s relationship with the West up to the 1970’s?
Strained relationship
What did Nixon do in 1972 with China?
Nixon visited in 1972 and held meetings with Mao Zedong
What did Britain do with China in March 1972?
Heath began to visit China
How long did Heath consistently visit China for?
From 1974 onwards
What title was Heath given in China?
People’s Friendship Envoy
What was significant about the role given to Heath in China?
Highest possible honour to be given to a foreigner
What is an example of how China relations had improved by 1979?
The Premier of China at the time visited Britain
How is the overall improvement of relations with China through 70’s significant?
It showed that the UK could get on good terms with a communist country
