President Nixion
In Nixon's presidency which group of people did he want to appeal to?
The Silent Majority
Reagan's proposal policy that the U.S would not deploy new nuclear missiles in Europe if the soviets did the same
Zero Option
What does detente mean in French?
It means relaxation
Nixion promised Vietnamization but this event outraged the public and called him a liar?
Attacking Supply lines in North Vietnam.
This treaty between the U.S and Soviet union stated the elimination of ground launched ballistics and cruise missiles that were intermediate ranged.
The INF Treaty
What 2 major events escalated between the U.S and Soviet Union which made both countries undergo arms control discussion?
Vitamin war and Cuban missile crisis.
What document did Nixion present in January 1973 to North Vietnam? WHat did it state?.
He presented the Paris Peace Accords. The US would withdraw forces, POWs would be released, and the 17th parallel would continue.
What is the Reagan Doctrine?
The U.S. would support and help countries fight against communist government
Which president and Soviet leader agreed to and signed the Salt 2 negotiations in 1979?
President Jimmy Carter and Brezhnev
What was the southern Strategy and what election did we see it first used?
It was used for the 1968 election and it was Nixion’s strategy to appeal to the south to not vote for the democratic party and for the republic.
True or False- Reagan did NOT believe the Soviet Union was taking advantage of detente and were cooperating with the terms.
False
True or false President Carter did not continue Nixion’s idea of detente?
False
What was Watergate? And how was it significant for the public?
5 men tied to Nixon's administration broke into the Democratic Committee headquarters trying to wiretap and steal documents. It was significant because it showed the Media had power and the president wouldn't be allowed to get away with it.
What two main reasons did Reagan want to increase military spending?
His idea of peace through strength and fund programs like Starwars.
Who coined the phrase “lessens tensions with communist nations”
Henry Kissinger