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What does Détente mean?
Reduction in tension
Détente refers to the easing of strained relations, especially in a political situation.
What was the purpose of the hotline set up after Cuba?
Improved communication between the US and USSR
This was a direct communication link established to prevent misunderstandings during the Cold War.
What is Linkage in the context of Nixon’s foreign policy?
Offering concessions to improve relations
Nixon used this strategy to negotiate with the USSR and China.
Which countries did Nixon visit in 1972?
China and Moscow
These visits were significant in improving US relations with both countries.
What was the Brezhnev Doctrine?
USSR would put down any attempted uprisings against communism
This doctrine justified Soviet intervention in other communist countries.
What does SALT stand for?
Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty
SALT was aimed at curbing the arms race between the US and USSR.
What was the main outcome of SALT II?
Ban on construction of land-based missiles
SALT II was later voided by the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
What were the Helsinki Agreements of 1975?
USSR accepted the existence of West Germany and promoted closer links between nations
These agreements were significant in the context of European security.
What event marked the first US citizens visiting China since 1949?
1971 American Ping Pong team invitation
This event symbolized a thaw in US-China relations.
What year did the Trading embargo with China get lifted?
1971
This was part of Nixon’s efforts to improve relations with China.
What significant event happened in 1978 related to Afghanistan?
Communist revolution and Mujahideen declared jihad
This marked the beginning of significant conflict in the region.
When did the USSR invade Afghanistan?
1979
This invasion led to the deterioration of US-USSR relations.
What was the Carter Doctrine?
Promised military aid to nations bordering Afghanistan
This doctrine aimed to counter Soviet influence in the region.
What was the Star Wars initiative?
Lasers in space to intercept missiles
Officially known as the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), it aimed to protect the US from missile attacks.
Who was the last leader of the USSR?
Gorbachev
He implemented significant reforms that contributed to the end of the Cold War.
What does Perestroika refer to?
Economic reforms initiated by Gorbachev
These reforms aimed to restructure the Soviet economy.
What does Glasnost mean?
Relaxation of censorship of the press
This policy was aimed at increasing transparency and freedom of information.
What was the result of the Geneva Conference in November 1985?
End of the arms race with the USA
This conference was a significant step in arms reduction negotiations.
What was the Sinatra Doctrine?
Allowed Warsaw Pact members to make changes without threat of USSR invasion
This reversed the Brezhnev Doctrine and led to greater autonomy for Eastern European countries.
When did East and West Germany officially unite?
October 1990
This event marked a significant moment in the history of Germany and Europe.
What event occurred on November 9, 1989?
East German government announced opening of border crossings
This led to the dismantling of the Berlin Wall.
What happened to the USSR in December 1991?
Gorbachev resigned and the USSR collapsed
This marked the official end of the Cold War.
Who took Americans hostage at the US Embassy in Tehran in November 1979?
Fundamentalist religious leaders under Khomeini
This event was a significant point of tension between the US and Iran.
What was the outcome of the US military action in Kuwait in February 1991?
Successful removal of Iraqi forces
This action was part of the Gulf War, aimed at liberating Kuwait from Iraqi occupation.
