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Détente: Why did it happen?

Détente: Tensions between USA and USSR reduced during the 1970’s The Cold War 1945-1990 Détente: Tensions between USA and USSR reduced during the 1970’s

There were four main reasons that détente took place: The Cold War 1945-1990 There were four main reasons that détente took place: The Vietnam War Money problems in the USA and Soviet Union Fear of war China

The Cold War 1945-1990 The Vietnam War Huge shock for USA because they couldn’t beat a small, poor, country like North Vietnam

USA becomes much less confident about ability to win the Cold War

Both sides are increasingly afraid of nuclear war and its effects The Cold War 1945-1990 Fear of war Both sides are increasingly afraid of nuclear war and its effects

Both USA and USSR had struggling economies during the 1970’s The Cold War 1945-1990 Money problems Both USA and USSR had struggling economies during the 1970’s

The Cold War 1945-1990 1973 Oil Crisis – both sides struggle to keep up with Oil supply which effects military spending

The Cold War 1945-1990 China China did not fully support USSR, as a result USA tries very hard to become an ally of China

The Cold War 1945-1990 USA thought that if they could become allies with China, it would be easier to defeat USSR if they didn’t have help from China