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The Brezhnev era, 1972–1985 (A-level only) key terms
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The Brezhnev era, 1972–1985 (A-level only)
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Détente
A period of improved relations between the US and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, characterized by negotiations and arms control agreements.
Domino Theory
The belief that the spread of communism in one country would lead to the spread in neighboring countries, influencing US foreign policy in Southeast Asia.
Détente
A period of relaxed tensions and improved relations between the USA and USSR during the Cold War, particularly in the 1970s.
Arms Race
The competition between the USA and USSR to develop and accumulate weapons, particularly nuclear arms, during the Cold War.
Second Cold War
A period of renewed tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union during the late 1970s and 1980s, characterized by military buildups and proxy wars.
Solidarity
A Polish trade union and social movement founded in 1980, which played a key role in opposing communist rule in Poland.
MPLA
The People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola, a Marxist political party that fought for Angola's independence and was supported by Cuba.
Derg
A Marxist-Leninist military junta that ruled Ethiopia from 1974 to 1991, known for its brutal repression of opposition.
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