The Detente Period Flashcards
1
Q
What was Detente?
A
A period of eased tensions in the Cold War in the 1970s.
2
Q
What was in SALT 1?
A
An agreement that the production of nuclear weapons would be limited. It was agreed upon by both superpowers.
3
Q
What three agreements were made as part of the Helsinki Accords in August 1975?
A
A. Security: Eastern European borders would be recognised.
B. Co-operation: The USA and USSR would share ideas and trade resources.
C. Human Rights: Both countries agrees to protect basic human rights.
4
Q
What events had led to the spirit of detente beginning to fade by 1979?
A
The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan.
