Detente Explained: US History Review

The video explores the concept of detente, a period of eased tensions during the Cold War, focusing on US relations with the Soviet Union and China. It highlights Nixon's role in fostering detente despite his anti-communist stance, the significance of US-China diplomacy, and key treaties like the SALT treaty. The video also discusses the end of detente due to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the election of Ronald Reagan, who emphasized military preparedness.

What does the term 'detente' refer to in the context of U.S. history?

What significant event in 1962 is often considered the height of the Cold War?

How did Richard Nixon's approach to foreign policy differ from his earlier stance against communism?

What role did the 1972 Table Tennis Championship play in U.S.-China relations?

Describe the significance of the SALT treaty in U.S.-Soviet relations.

What were the Helsinki Accords, and what did they aim to address?

How did the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 affect U.S.-Soviet relations?