Banning the bomb? America and Russia's nuclear anniversary

What was the significant outcome of the agreement between the US and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

• The creation of new nuclear weapons

• The increase in military spending

• The establishment of new trade routes

• The elimination of an entire class of nuclear weapons

How did some politicians and journalists react to the disarmament agreement?

• They celebrated it as a victory for the US

• They speculated on who had won

• They ignored the agreement

• They called for more nuclear weapons

What was the view of the Department of Defense on Gorbachev?

• He was viewed as someone to do business with

• He was considered a threat

• He was seen as an adversary

• He was ignored by the US

What is the current belief of the Russians regarding nuclear weapons?

• They are only for defense

• They are useful weapons of war

• They should be banned

• They are obsolete

What recent claim have the Russians made about NATO defense systems?

• They can be used to carry nuclear warheads

• They are outdated

• They are too expensive

• They are ineffective