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What was the primary goal of the 1963 Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty?
What was the primary goal of the 1963 Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty?
Which event marked a shift towards diplomacy between the US and USSR during the détente?
Which event marked a shift towards diplomacy between the US and USSR during the détente?
What was the outcome of the 1972 Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT)?
What was the outcome of the 1972 Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT)?
What was a characteristic of the détente period?
What was a characteristic of the détente period?
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What was one of the long-term impacts of the détente period?
What was one of the long-term impacts of the détente period?
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What was a significant outcome of the 1975 Helsinki Accords?
What was a significant outcome of the 1975 Helsinki Accords?
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Détente
Definition
- A period of relaxation of tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War
Key Events
- 1963 Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty: Banned nuclear tests in the atmosphere, outer space, and underwater
- 1967 Glassboro Summit: Meeting between US President Lyndon B. Johnson and Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin, marking a shift towards diplomacy
- 1969 Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT): Negotiations between the US and USSR to limit nuclear arms
- 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty: Limited the development of ABM systems
- 1972 US-China Diplomacy: US President Richard Nixon's visit to China, marking a shift in US foreign policy
- 1975 Helsinki Accords: Signed by 35 nations, including the US and USSR, promoting détente and European security
Characteristics
- Improved diplomatic relations: Increased dialogue and cooperation between the US and USSR
- Arms control agreements: Limitations on nuclear arms and ABM systems
- Economic cooperation: Increased trade and cultural exchange
- Reduced tensions: Decreased likelihood of direct conflict between the US and USSR
Impact
- Temporary reduction in tensions: Provided a brief period of relative calm during the Cold War
- Increased international cooperation: Paved the way for future international agreements and cooperation
- Eventual collapse of the Soviet Union: Contributed to the decline of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War
Détente
Definition
- Period of relaxation of tensions between the US and the Soviet Union during the Cold War
Key Events
- 1963: Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty bans nuclear tests in atmosphere, outer space, and underwater
- 1967: Glassboro Summit marks shift towards diplomacy with meeting between US President Lyndon B. Johnson and Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin
- 1969: Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) begins, aiming to limit nuclear arms
- 1972: Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty limits development of ABM systems
- 1972: US-China diplomacy opens with US President Richard Nixon's visit to China
- 1975: Helsinki Accords signed by 35 nations, promoting détente and European security
Characteristics
- Improved diplomatic relations through increased dialogue and cooperation between the US and USSR
- Arms control agreements limit nuclear arms and ABM systems
- Economic cooperation increases trade and cultural exchange
- Reduced tensions decrease likelihood of direct conflict between the US and USSR
Impact
- Temporary reduction in tensions provides brief period of relative calm during the Cold War
- Increased international cooperation paves way for future agreements and cooperation
- Eventual collapse of the Soviet Union contributes to decline of the Soviet Union and end of the Cold War
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A period of relaxation of tensions between the US and USSR during the Cold War, marked by key events and diplomatic efforts.
