Ronald Reagan

Question 1

1st KU and analysis point

Answer 1

KU
• Ronald Reagan believed that the Cold War could be won by increased military spending.

Analysis
• Reagan knew that the Soviet Unions economy could not compete with the increase in military spending so this would force the Soviets to the negotiation table.

Question 2

2nd KU and analysis

Answer 2

KU
• In 2984 Reagan went on a charm offensive and showed a more diplomatic side when Mikhail Gorbachev became the leader of the USSR

Analysis
• Reagan saw this as an chance to limit the number of Nuclear Weapons both sides obtained. Leading to the arms reduction treaty.

Question 3

Analysis plus point

Answer 3

• Reagan was not that significant because it was only Gorbachev who had the power to make changes in the Soviet Union.