The Brezhnev Era, 1972–1985: The Extent of Détente up to 1979 - the SALT Talks, Vienna Summit & SALT II Flashcards
1
Q
Did the USSR and US still want a SALT agreement following disagreements over Vladivostok and Carter’s proposals?
A
- Yes
2
Q
When was the SALT II agreement announced?
A
- 9 May 1979
3
Q
At what meeting was SALT II finalised at?
A
- Vienna Summit
4
Q
When was the Vienna Summit?
A
- June 1979
5
Q
Why was the Vienna Summit significant in showing the extent of détente?
A
- Showed that Soviet and US leaders could communicate directly with each other, rather than through intermediaries
6
Q
What agreements were made under the SALT II agreement?
A
- Both have limit of 2400 for ICBM and SLBM launchers
- Both have to limit launchers of ICBMs and SLBMs equipped with MIRVs and heavy bombers equipped with cruise missiles
- Both have limit of 1200 for ICBM and SLBM launchers with MIRVs
7
Q
What was the maximum number of ICBM and SLBM launchers allowed under SALT II?
A
- 2400
8
Q
What was the maximum number of ICBM and SLBM launchers with MIRVs allowed under SALT II?
A
- 1200
9
Q
How did SALT II improve on SALT I agreements?
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- Put limits on newly developing technology (e.g MIRVs), unlike SALT I
- Put limits on cruise missile systems, unlike SALT I
