The End of the Cold War.

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The End of the Cold War

Detente Read “Detente” and answer the questions that follow.

Group Presentations Each group will be assigned a topic: You will research and present the topic to the class. Use Textbooks, internet etc. (15 min) Make sure to include: When did it take place? What happened? Why did this event help to lead to the end of the Cold War?

Cold War topics 1. Salt I 2. Helsinki Accords 3. Salt II 4. Afghan Crisis 5. Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars) 6. Belin Reunited

Salt I (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks) May 26, 1972 Richard Nixon and Leonid Brezhnev US/Soviet agreement to limit offensive and defense weapons Videos Nixon Remarks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy-77tsg8V8 AB C News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoZb0VMq2ww

Helsinki Accords Signed by 35 Nations in 1975 Results: Formal acceptance of Soviet Annexation of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania Peaceful settlement of disputes on-intervention in internal affairs Respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief Co-operation among States Fulfillment in good faith of obligations under international law

Salt II June 18, 1979 1980 – Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan Videos Jimmy Carter and Leonid Brezhnev Established numerical equality for nuclear weapons 1980 – Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan Signed by Carter never ratified by congress Both sides agreed to respect the agreement Videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ9lGGHp8mI

Afghan Crisis Dec. 27th 1979 Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan and installs “puppet government” 1990 Us, Egypt and Pakistan begin to aide Afghan rebels to oust the Pro-Soviet government Conflict lasted almost 10 years Soviet leave demoralized and depleted Contributed to economic collapse fo Soviet Union

Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars) Began march 23,1983 Response to “MAD” Spy Satellite's used to detect and defend against Soviet attacks. Program never completed Some were concerned that it violated Salt I and II Too expensive and too technologically complex ideo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMfmVzHZvkc

Berlin Reunited Berlin Wall 1961 – 1989 Hungary opens border - Iron Curtain begins to fall Peaceful Revolution 190 Leads to first “free elections” Videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7YE-N448fg&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOP0HQUTSo0

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