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What was President Reagan's approach towards the USSR?
He rejected containment and believed in defeating evil, not negotiating
What was the main goal of the $1.5 trillion military buildup under Reagan?
To bankrupt and destroy the USSR
What was the core concept behind Reagan's 'Peace through Strength' approach?
Develop a strong military to deter aggression
In March 1983, what did President Reagan propose with the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)?
Development of weapons to intercept incoming missiles
How did Reagan believe the US should support guerilla groups under the Reagan Doctrine?
By assisting those fighting to overthrow Communist or pro-Soviet governments
Test your knowledge on Reagan's foreign policy which rejected containment and detente, referred to the USSR as an 'evil empire', and involved initiatives like the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI). Learn about the Reagan Doctrine and the $1.5 trillion military buildup intended to bankrupt the USSR.
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