1) Containment and Brinkmanship ) Détente ) Renewed Arms Race 1980’s 4) Collapse of Soviet Union1990

Phase 2 of the Cold War: Détente The Brezhnev Doctrine, Jimmy Carter U.S. President Brezhnev & Nixon

A Renewed Arms Race

Ronald Reagan President Fiercely anti-communist leader –Argued communism was morally wrong –Led to rising tension with Soviet Union Favored a very strong defense –Greatly increased spending on defense –Initiated a SDI missile defense system (Star Wars)

“Peace through Strength” “ Star Wars” Defense System

Phase 3 of Cold War: A Renewed Arms Race

Ronald Reagan Summary Reading Ronald Reagan Mikhail Gorbachev

Early Signs of Soviet Union Weakness Invasion of Afghanistan –Soviets have trouble putting down anti-communist rebellion 1980 – Worker rebellion in Poland –Union named Solidarity went on strike Weak Economy –Generally low living standards throughout country

Inside the Soviet Economy High prices for basic goods & services Low quality of many products Long lines to buy goods –shortages were common Long work hours, low pay

Solidarity 1980: Solidarity Union demands recognition in Poland –Communist leaders make limited concessions 1981 : Communist leaders ban Solidarity –Gov’t declares Marshall Law – : Poland remained in economic crisis Poland is granted free elections –Solidarity party wins election

Soviet Union Seeks Change Communist Party promotes a new type of Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev –younger & more open to reform –Seek economic & social changes

The Cold War: Part 10 – Evil Empire Ronald Reagan “Tear Down This Wall” Speech

Journal #2 Analyze what is the danger of Ronald Reagan’s approach to the Cold War.

The Cold War: Part 11 – The Wall