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Why do tensions lessen between the US & Communist World?
Cold War Thaws Why do tensions lessen between the US & Communist World?
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I. Nixon Visits China A. Early 70s: President Richard Nixon ( ) begins a policy called détente (lessen tensions with Communist world) : Nixon travels to People’s Republic of China 2. Nixon formally recognizes the PRC, UN admits PRC II. Nixon in Soviet Union A. Nixon goes to Moscow B. Nixon & Brezhnev sign a nuclear reduction agreement called SALT
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III. Collapse of Détente
A. 1979: Brezhnev signs SALT II treaty with President Jimmy Carter ( ) B. 1981: staunch anti-communist Ronald Reagan ( ) becomes president 1. Reagan calls Soviet Union an “Evil Empire” 2. Abandons detente, starts a new arms race and aid to those who fight communism
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1. Identify objects, words & symbols
2. Identify actions. 3. What point is the cartoonist making about détente?
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