Cold War chapter 5 Flashcards
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What was the state of relations between the Soviet Union and the USA after the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Relations were poor, but both countries wanted to reduce the risk of nuclear weapons.
What is MAD
Mutually Assured Destruction
What was the Hotline?
A system of direct communication between the White House and the Kremlin.
When was the hotline?
1963
What was the Limited Test Ban Treaty?
An agreement between GB, USSR, and USA to not conduct nuclear tests in various environments.
Later signed by 113 other countries.
When was the Limited Test Ban Treaty?
1963
What was the Outer Space Treaty?
An agreement to prevent the arms race in space, stating no one could own the moon and no nuclear weapons were allowed in orbit.
Signed by USA, USSR, GB, and 12 other countries.
When was the Outer Space Treaty?
1967
What was the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?
An attempt to stop the spread of nuclear weapons, signed by USSR, USA, GB, and 59 other nations.
Divided countries into nuclear weapon states (NWS) and non-nuclear weapon states (NNWS).
When was the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?
1968
What was Détente?
A period of peace in the early 1970s between the USA and USSR.
What economic reasons led to Détente?
The USA faced social problems and the Vietnam War, while the USSR struggled with economic issues and inefficiencies.
How did China influence Détente?
Both the USA and USSR were concerned about China’s growing power, leading to improved relations with China.
What was Nixon’s approach to Détente?
He attempted ‘triangular diplomacy’ with the USSR and China.
What was the significance of Nixon’s visit to China in 1972?
It marked the beginning of a new era in US-China relations.
Who was Willy Brandt and what was his role in Détente?
The West German chancellor who sought better relations between East and West through his ‘Eastern Policy’ or Ostpolitik.
Who was Henry Kissinger?
A key player in Détente who believed in Realpolitik and worked to improve relations with China and the USSR.
What is Realpolitik
Doing what’s best for your country regardless of ideology.
What was the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT)?
Signed in 1972, it aimed to limit the arms race without reducing the number of nuclear weapons.
What does SALT stand for?
Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty
What were the key components of SALT?
Included the ABM Treaty, Interim Treaty, and Basic Principles Agreement.
What was the outcome of SALT?
Increased US-Soviet trade and marked a high point in cooperation.
Nixon visited Moscow in 1974, and Brezhnev visited Washington in 1973.
