Cold War and Détente in the 1970s

The video discusses the period of détente during the Cold War in the 1970s, highlighting the reasons behind the easing of tensions between the US and the Soviet Union, such as the threat of nuclear war and economic stagnation. It covers the successes of détente, including arms agreements like the SALT treaties, and the impact on Europe and China. The video also addresses the challenges and eventual end of détente, marked by the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Finally, it explores the historiography of détente and the onset of the Second Cold War under Ronald Reagan.

What was a primary reason for the US and Soviet Union to engage in détente during the Cold War?

• To promote cultural exchanges

• To expand territorial boundaries

• To increase military spending

• To avoid nuclear conflict

Which treaty was a significant outcome of the arms negotiations between the US and the Soviet Union in the early 1970s?

• The Helsinki Accords

• The Paris Peace Accords

• The Moscow Treaty

• The SALT I Treaty

What was a key feature of the Helsinki Accords agreed upon in 1975?

• Nuclear testing bans

• Human rights commitments

• Economic sanctions

• Military disarmament

How did the US-China détente impact China's position in the United Nations?

• China was sanctioned by the UN

• China gained a seat on the UN Security Council

• China's trade was restricted by the UN

• China was expelled from the UN

What event marked the end of détente between the US and the Soviet Union?

• The signing of the SALT II Treaty

• The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

• The US withdrawal from Vietnam

• The Helsinki Accords

What was one of the criticisms of détente from the right wing in American politics?

• It led to the US losing its UN seat

• It allowed the Soviet Union to gain strength

• It caused economic recession in the US

• It increased US military spending

Which US President's election marked the beginning of the Second Cold War?

• Ronald Reagan

• Gerald Ford

• Richard Nixon

• Jimmy Carter

What was the Reagan Doctrine primarily focused on?

• Promoting nuclear disarmament

• Encouraging economic sanctions

• Supporting communist governments

• Assisting anti-communist movements

Which initiative was part of Reagan's military strategy during the Second Cold War?

• The Paris Peace Initiative

• The SALT III Initiative

• The Strategic Defense Initiative

• The Helsinki Initiative

What was a significant action taken by the Soviet Union that escalated tensions during the Second Cold War?

• Signing the SALT II Treaty

• Withdrawing from Afghanistan

• Joining the UN Security Council

• Shooting down a Korean airliner