The INF Treaty Flashcards
1
Q
When was the INF Treaty?
A
December 1987
2
Q
What does the INF Treaty stand for?
A
Intermediate Forces Treaty
3
Q
Why was the INF Treaty a breakthrough?
A
First Treaty to reduce possessed number of nuclear missiles
4
Q
What was done because of the INF treaty?
A
- Eliminated nuclear and conventional ground-launched ballistic missiles by 1991
- Half long range nuclear missiles by 1988
5
Q
How many weapons were destroyed by 1991 as part of the INF treaty?
A
2692
6
Q
Why did Gorbachev sign the INF treaty?
A
- USSR’s economy was struggling
- Gorbachev trusted the USA
