Cold War 12 Flashcards
Reagan and Gorbachev (18 cards)
When was Andropov in charge of the USSR?
November 1982 - February 1984
When was Chernenko in charge of the USSR?
February 1984 - March 1985
How much did Reagan increase the defence budget by in 1982?
13%
When was Reagan’s “evil empire” speech?
March 8th 1983
What did the Reagan doctrine state?
The US would assist its allies abroad in fighting off communism
Across the 1980s, how much was annually spent on conventional and nuclear weapons by the US?
$550 million
When was SDI announced?
March 1983
What was the significance of the SDI ‘Star Wars’ initiative?
It undermined MAD and turned against the ABM treaty
When was KAL 007 shot down?
September 1st 1983
What was the significance of the KAL 007 incident?
61 Americans died - increase of tensions between US and USSR
When was Able Archer and what was it?
November 1983 - a routine NATO military exercise which the Soviets believed to be a sign of genuine aggression
When did Thatcher allow US cruise missiles to be placed in Britain?
November 1983
What triggered the 1980 Polish strikes?
Government instated food taxes up to 100%
Who led Solidarity?
Lech Walesa
How many members did Solidarity find before its dissolvement?
Around 10 million
When was martial law imposed on Poland?
September 6th 1981
