1. Sino-US Rapprochement What was the impact for the superpowers?

2. What were the causes of Détente? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9IeE2w7RnA&list=PL4FF5F03E7FE6342C&index=35

3. What were the causes of Détente? To be able to define Détente To know the key reasons for Détente from the point of view of the USA, USSR and European nations

4. Détente 1970s saw agreements between the superpowers Greater stability in relationship Ended by late 1970s

5. Superpower leaders during the era of Détente Brezhnev 1964 – 82 Johnson 1962-69 Nixon 1968 – 74 Ford 1974 - 77 Carter 1977-1981

6. What were the causes of Détente? You will be working to research the following causes of Détente: – The needs of the USSR (pp.138-9) – The needs of the USA (p.140) – The needs of Europe (p.141) – Fear of war (p.138) Complete your section of the mind map, using the pages given. You will then be teaching others about your topic

7. What were the causes of Détente? You will be working to research the following causes of Détente: – The needs of the USSR (pp.138-9) – The needs of the USA (p.140) – The needs of Europe (p.141) – Fear of war (p.138) Complete the mind map, using the pages given.

8. What were the causes of Détente? Economic Concerns USA USSR

9. ‘The improvement in Sino-US relations was the main factor promoting détente between Russia and America in the years 1969–75.’ How far do you agree with this view?