SDI Flashcards
1
Q
What did Reagan initiate in 1984?
A
SDI (Strategic Defence Initiative)
2
Q
What was Reagan prepared to do?
A
Negotiate arms reduction treaties with the USSR, but he wanted to negotiate from a position of strength
3
Q
Why did Star Wars put the US in a position of strength?
A
It had the potential to provide a shield against Soviet missiles, and the USSR could not match the space or computer technology that was necessary to create the shield