Changing Attitudes

Question 1

What did Reagan call the soviet union

Answer 1

The Evil empire
He kickstarted the Arms race again
US technology was developing fast
The US pored money into new missile technology

Question 2

What was the Crisis in the soviet union

Answer 2

Its economy was poor
Living standars were low
It was bogged down in the war in Afghanistan
The soviet union could not keep up with technological advancements usa had

Question 3

What happened in Geneva

Answer 3

November 1985
Gorbachev and Reagan met at the Geneva Summit and the two men got along well and agreed to more meetings

Question 4

Reagan change of heart

Answer 4

Public opion was against the arms race
Gorbachev was popular in western europe and even US
Reagan liked Gorbachev and was prepared to work with him to imporve US-Soviet relations

Question 5

What was the significance of Gorbachevs and Reagans changing attitudes

Answer 5

They represented an easing of cold war
Led to greater cooperation between the USA and the Soviet union
Led to arms control agreements

Question 6

When did Gorbachev become leader of soviet union

Answer 6

in 1985