1. Chapter 16 section 1 review

2. According to Nixon what was the greatest honor? The title of peacemaker

3. What is the easing of tensions with communist countries called? Détente

4. What country invites Nixon for a visit after he returns from China? Soviet Union

5. The world needed this in order to prevent one nation from becoming too powerful? Balance of power

6. In 1949 what communist country did the U.S. officially refuse to recognize? China

7. What communist country did the Soviet Union not get along with? China

8. Why did Nixon want to open relations with China? He hoped it would help end the Vietnam War Wanted to drive a wedge between China & Soviet Union

9. What lost land did China hope to get back with the help of the U.S.? Hong Kong

10. What country helped the U.S. & China communicate with each other? Turkey

11. Who does Nixon send to China to start secret negotiations? Henry Kissinger

12. What U.S. team did China invite to their country? American table tennis team. (ping pong)

13. What was the name of the treaty between the U.S. & Soviet Union concerning missiles? Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT I)

14. Nixon stated the U.S. would help other nations but what would they NOT do? Would not take basic responsibility for the future of nations it helped

15. What country was formed after WWII in order to give Jews a country of their own? Israel

16. During what conflict did Israel gain the Gaza Strip, Golan Heights & the Sinai Peninsula? “Six Day War” 1967

17. Egypt and what other country attack Israel to start the Yom Kippur War in 1973? Syria

18. What happens to the U.S as a result of their involvement in the Yom Kippur War? Arab countries place an embargo on oil sales to the U.S.

19. What was it called when Kissinger formally visits Middle East countries trying to bring peace and to end the embargo? “Shuttle Diplomacy” Traveling back and forth among Middle Eastern capitals trying to negotiate an end to the oil embargo.

20. What Latin America country has a communist leader come to power in 1970? Chile

21. What is the name of the leader that is assassinated with the help of the C.I.A.? Salvador Allende