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The extent of Détente up to 1979: the SALT talks; Ostpolitik and Helsinki accords; arms race; relations with China.
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The Brezhnev era, 1972–1985 (A-level only)
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The Brezhnev era, 1972–1985 (A-level only)
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The extent of Détente up to 1979: the SALT talks; Ostpolitik and Helsinki accords; arms race; relations with China
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What was the primary goal of the SALT I negotiations in 1972?
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The primary goal of the SALT I negotiations was to limit the number of nuclear warheads held by the superpowers.
Key terms
- 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.
Common trap
Confusing SALT I with SALT II: Ensure to distinguish between the two agreements: SALT I focused on limiting existing arms, while SALT II aimed to further reduce the number of nuclear weapons but was never ratified.
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