The Cold War in the 1970s & 1980s

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Who was the US President that visited China in 1972, ending 25 years of no communication between the two countries?

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Richard Nixon

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What does SALT stand for in the context of the Cold War?

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Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty

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What was the purpose of the Helsinki Accords?

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To improve East-West relations and promote human rights and cooperation.

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What event marked the end of détente in 1980?

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Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

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What similar problems did the Soviets face that the USA faced against Vietnam?

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The Soviets faced similar issues such as guerrilla warfare, public opposition to the war, and the challenges of fighting in a foreign land, and tough terrain.

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What type of missiles did the US provide to Afghanistan?

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Stinger missiles

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Who was elected as US President in 1980, ending détente and starting another arms race?

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Reagan

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What was the purpose of the Peacekeeper ICBMs?

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To launch a devastating 'final blow' in the event of an attack

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What was the nickname given to the Strategic Defense Initiative proposed by President Reagan?

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Star Wars

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The Strategic Defense Initiative focused on strategic defense rather than what prior doctrine?

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Mutual assured destruction (MAD)