The Extent of Détente up to 1979 (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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What does détente refer to in Cold War context?
What does détente refer to in Cold War context?
Policy of reducing tensions via diplomacy
Which two agreements comprised SALT I in May 1972?
Which two agreements comprised SALT I in May 1972?
ABM Treaty & Interim Agreement
How many ABM fields with how many missiles each did the ABM Treaty allow per side?
How many ABM fields with how many missiles each did the ABM Treaty allow per side?
Two fields with 100 missiles each
How many ICBMs did the Interim Agreement allocate to the USA?
How many ICBMs did the Interim Agreement allocate to the USA?
1054
What did the Interim Agreement fail to limit that became a problem?
What did the Interim Agreement fail to limit that became a problem?
MIRVs and cruise missiles
What legal status did the Basic Principles of Relations have?
What legal status did the Basic Principles of Relations have?
No legal status
What ceiling on launchers & bombers was agreed at Vladivostok?
What ceiling on launchers & bombers was agreed at Vladivostok?
2400 each
To what range did Carter propose reducing strategic systems from 2400?
To what range did Carter propose reducing strategic systems from 2400?
1800 to 2000
Why did Brezhnev reject Carter's 1977 proposals?
Why did Brezhnev reject Carter's 1977 proposals?
Demanded disproportionate Soviet reductions
What limit did SALT II set on MIRV-equipped launchers?
What limit did SALT II set on MIRV-equipped launchers?
1200