Foreign Developments: Rhodesia and Developments with the USA Flashcards
(30 cards)
What had been the issue with Rhodesia for many years by the 1980s?
The white minority continued to hold power over the black majority
Why was majority rule achieved in Rhodesia in 1980?
The Portugese Empire could no longer support White Rhodesian power
What year was majority rule implemented into Rhodesia?
1980
Who were the three Presidents during Thatcher’s time as Prime Minister?
Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George HW Bush
Which President did Thatcher not get on very well with?
Jimmy Carter
Which President for the majority of the 1980s did Thatcher get on well with?
Ronald Reagan
What global event did Thatcher and Reagan wish to bring an end to?
The Cold War
What happened in terms of nuclear war fears in 1985?
They were heightened
What was found in terms of Britain’s opinion over who would be more likely to start a nuclear war?
It was found there was an equal likelihood for either the USA or the USSR to start nuclear war.
What plan did Reagan develop for the USA in relation to nuclear weapons?
Lasers in space could destroy long-range nuclear missiles from the USSR
How did Britain initially respond to Reagan’s space laser program?
They opposed it at first
Why did Britain initially oppose Reagans space-laser plan?
They felt it would weaken Europe’s defences
Why did Britain eventually support Reagans space-laser plan?
Britain started to gain from it
What did Thatcher do in terms of nuclear missiles with the USA in 1980?
She bought Trident missiles for Britain
How powerful were the Trident missiles Thatcher bought in 1980?
They were 4 times more powerful than the nuclear bombs dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki
How can it be seen that many people started to oppose an increase in nuclear weapons in Britain in terms of the CND for 1969 and 1985?
5,000 CND members in 1969 but 100,000 CND members in 1985
How did George HW Bush feel about the reunification of Germany in 1990?
He supported it
How did Thatcher feel about the reunification of Germany in 1990?
She opposed it
How did the Falklands War benefit global perception of Thatcher?
It made her seem like a strong leader
What year did the First Gulf War start?
1990
Who was Thatcher meeting with at the time of the start of the First Gulf War?
George HW Bush
What did Thatcher tell Bush when she learnt about the Gulf War?
That the USA should intervene
How did President Bush respond to Thatcher’s request?
He was cautious over it but agreed to intervene
What year did the First Gulf War end?
1991
