The Brezhnev Era, 1972-1985: The Extent of Détente up to 1979 - the SALT Talks, Vienna Summit & SALT II

Question 1

Did the USSR and US still want a SALT agreement following disagreements over Vladivostok and Carter’s proposals?

Answer 1

•Yes

Question 2

When was the SALT Il agreement announced?

Answer 2

• 9 May 1979

Question 3

At what meeting was SALT II finalised at?

Answer 3

•Vienna Summit

Question 4

When was the Vienna Summit?

Answer 4

• lune 1979

Question 5

Why was the Vienna Summit significant in showing the extent of détente?

Answer 5

• Showed that Soviet and US leaders could communicate directly with each other, rather than through intermediaries

Question 6

What agreements were made under the
SALT II agreement?

Answer 6

• 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

Question 7

What was the maximum number of ICBM and SLBM launchers allowed under SALT II?

Answer 7

•2400

Question 8

What was the maximum number of ICBM and SLBM launchers with MIRVs allowed under SALT II?

Answer 8

•1200

Question 9

How did SALT Il improve on SALT I agreements?

Answer 9

• Put limits on newly developing technology (e.g MIRVs), unlike
SALT I
• Put limits on cruise missile systems, unlike SALT I