Reagan Era and Cold War Flashcard

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When did Ronald Reagan assume the presidency?

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1981

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What policy was failing when Reagan took office?

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Détente

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What was the name of the missiles placed by the Soviets in Eastern Europe?

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SS-20

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What term did Reagan use to describe the Soviet Union?

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Evil empire

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What was Reagan's view on nuclear weapons?

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They should be eliminated

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What policy did Reagan implement to pressure the Soviets?

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Peace through strength

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What was the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) nicknamed?

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Star Wars

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What technology did the SDI aim to use for missile defense?

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Lasers and space-based systems

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Who was the new Soviet leader that Reagan met with?

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Mikhail Gorbachev

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What reforms did Gorbachev introduce?

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Perestroika and glasnost