New thinking and the INF Treaty (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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When did the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan begin?
When did the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan begin?
December 1979
What was détente?
What was détente?
Relaxation of tensions between superpowers
When did President Carter announce the Carter Doctrine?
When did President Carter announce the Carter Doctrine?
January 1980
Which region did Carter threaten to defend with military force?
Which region did Carter threaten to defend with military force?
Persian Gulf
Who did the USA secretly support in Afghanistan?
Who did the USA secretly support in Afghanistan?
Afghan mujahideen
What happened to the SALT 2 treaty in 1980?
What happened to the SALT 2 treaty in 1980?
Failed to be ratified by US Senate
Which missiles did the USA develop for deployment in Europe?
Which missiles did the USA develop for deployment in Europe?
Cruise and Pershing missiles
What was the Soviet Union's medium-range missile response?
What was the Soviet Union's medium-range missile response?
SS20 missile
Which Olympic Games did the USA boycott?
Which Olympic Games did the USA boycott?
1980 Moscow Olympics
When was Ronald Reagan elected US President?
When was Ronald Reagan elected US President?
November 1980
What pressured Soviet leaders to seek new approaches?
What pressured Soviet leaders to seek new approaches?
Economic costs of arms race & Afghan war
When did Mikhail Gorbachev become Soviet leader?
When did Mikhail Gorbachev become Soviet leader?
March 1985