Nixon and Detente (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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When did the period of détente begin?
When did the period of détente begin?
Late 1960s
What was the main goal of détente?
What was the main goal of détente?
Reduce risk of nuclear conflict
In what year was the Nixon Doctrine introduced?
In what year was the Nixon Doctrine introduced?
1969
What key principle did the Nixon Doctrine emphasise?
What key principle did the Nixon Doctrine emphasise?
Allies take primary defence responsibility
What policy resulted from the Nixon Doctrine's application to Asia?
What policy resulted from the Nixon Doctrine's application to Asia?
Vietnamization
In what year did Nixon make his historic visit to China?
In what year did Nixon make his historic visit to China?
1972
Why was Nixon's 1972 China visit significant?
Why was Nixon's 1972 China visit significant?
First US president visit since 1949
When was the Shanghai Communiqué signed?
When was the Shanghai Communiqué signed?
28 February 1972
What does SALT I stand for?
What does SALT I stand for?
Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
When was the SALT I treaty signed?
When was the SALT I treaty signed?
1972
What did the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty restrict?
What did the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty restrict?
Deployment of missile defence systems
When did the Yom Kippur War occur?
When did the Yom Kippur War occur?
1973