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The end of the Cold War, 1970-91

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    Détente and SALT I

    I can explain the significance of the SALT I treaty.
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    The Helsinki Accords and SALT II

    I can explain why there was not a sustained improvement in US-Soviet relations after the Helsinki Accords.
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    2 Quizzes
    1 Video

    The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

    I can explain the causes and consequences of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
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    1 Video

    Reagan and the 'Second Cold War'

    I can explain why there was a sharp increase in Cold War tensions after Reagan was elected as US President.
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    1 Video

    Gorbachev's 'new thinking'

    I can explain Gorbachev's 'new thinking' and its impact on US-Soviet relations.
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    2 Quizzes
    1 Video

    The fall of the Berlin Wall

    I can explain the events that led to the end of Soviet control of Eastern Europe and the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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    2 Quizzes
    1 Video

    The collapse of the Soviet Union

    I can explain the events that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union.
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    1 Video

    The end of the Cold War, 1970-91

    I can explain the key events in the period 1970-91 that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.
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    1 Video