The End of The Cold War / Detente Flashcards
1
Q
what is detente
A
-the easing of hostility/ strained relations
2
Q
give 7 reasons for the detente
A
-70s recession for USA, China and USSR
-stop support for NV from China and USSR
-less anti communist public opinion
-ping pong diplomacy
-fear of nuclear war
-nixon doctrine
-sino-soviet split
3
Q
give 2 events that demonstrated a detente
A
-SALT
-Hetsinki agreemnet
4
Q
what was SALT
A
-strategic arms limited treaty
-agreement to slightly limit arms
-example of cooperation between USSR and USA
5
Q
did SAlT do much
A
no
6
Q
what was the Helsinki agreement
A
-agreements made to improve trade and human rights
-more cooperation between US/USSR
