The Cold War - Raegan Doctrine

Question 1

Essay - impact of policies and attitudes under Reagan

Body 2

Answer 1

End of detente
- U.S took a harder line with soviets
- Reagan made it clear that he would not continue detente
Reagan doctrine
- Nicaragua (economic warfare), anyone fighting soviets deserved help. Terrorism became a key word.
-restoration of pride, clear ideological line, containment, support of anti soviet forces

Question 2

Essay - impact of policies and attitudes under Reagan

Body 3

Answer 2

Pressure caused by Reagan ultimately caused collapse of the Soviet Union.
Their economy could not keep up with the arms race.

Question 3

Essay - support

Ronald Reagan

Answer 3

Let terrorists be aware that when the rules of international behaviours are violated our policy will be swift and effective

Question 4

Essay - support

Thomas Patterson

Answer 4

The Reagan administration blamed turmoil in the region on the Moscow-Havana axis.

Question 5

Essay - impact of policies and attitudes under Reagan

Body 1

Answer 5

Reagan’s objective was to restore US pride due to the previous scandals. - Iran hostage affair, watergate and Nixon.
Reagan sought to restore pride by standing up to the soviets