Nixon and Detente (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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What is détente?
What is détente?
Easing of US-USSR Cold War tensions
When was détente?
When was détente?
Late 1960s-1970s
Main goal of détente
Main goal of détente
Reduce risk of nuclear conflict
What does SALT I stand for?
What does SALT I stand for?
Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
When was SALT I signed?
When was SALT I signed?
1972
When did Nixon visit China?
When did Nixon visit China?
1972
Nixon's China visit significance
Nixon's China visit significance
First US president visit since 1949
When was Shanghai Communiqué?
When was Shanghai Communiqué?
February 28, 1972
Shanghai Communiqué: Taiwan
Shanghai Communiqué: Taiwan
US acknowledged China's view Taiwan is part of China
When was Nixon Doctrine announced?
When was Nixon Doctrine announced?
1969
Nixon Doctrine main principle
Nixon Doctrine main principle
US allies take primary defense responsibility
What was Vietnamization?
What was Vietnamization?
S. Vietnam forces trained to replace US troops
When was Yom Kippur War?
When was Yom Kippur War?
1973
Yom Kippur War consequence
Yom Kippur War consequence
Oil embargo by Arab nations