1. ICEBREAKER: QUIZ ~ DEVELOPMENTS IN AMERICA COMPLETE POSTERS 5 – 10 MINUTES PRESENT POSTERS ~ TAKE NOTES ON EACH PRESENTATION 3/25 & 3/26

2. Fluctuating Relations Exam!!!! Next Class 1) Compare and contrast the significance of the Berlin crises and also of Czechoslovakia’s ‘Prague Spring’ in the development of the Cold War in Europe during the period 1953 – 1968. 2) In what ways did developments in Vietnam affect the Cold War between 1954 – 1968? 3) Analyze the part played by Cuba in the development of the Cold War in the period 1959 – 1968. 4) Assess the impact of the Cold War on two regions excluding the United States and Soviet Union.

3. Weapons of the Cold War ICBM’s: Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (range of 3,400 miles) SLBM’s: submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) is a ballistic missile capable of being launched from some submarines Long-range bombers

4. Did détente mark the end of the First Cold War? Détente, 1969 – 1979 (relaxation of tensions) By late 1960s both sides desired improved Cold War relations Détente was just an easing, not the end, of the main underlying Cold War tensions

5. Détente and the US Richard Nixon won presidential election in 1968 US support for Vietnam called for a withdrawal Was prepared to limit the US policy of containing communism if the overall consequences benefited the US = American withdrawal from Vietnam Vietnam had a negative impact on ability to keep military and economic advantage over SU Henry Kissinger (National Security Advisor) thought US placed to much emphasis on Vietnam Nixon flew to China to meet with Mao in 1972 ~ caused concerns from SU

6. Détente & the USSR Three factors 1) Economic Reasons ~ Soviet economy showing signs of being stagnate ~ Brezhnev advocated to increase trade with the west 2) Fear ~ genuine fear of a nuclear war 3) Foreign Relation Issues ~ Sino – Soviet Split SU feared anti-soviet alliance between US & China

7. SALT I ~ Strategic Arms Limitations Talks 1969 series of negotiations ~ Relations between US, SU, & China improve with the signing of SALT I – Anti – Ballistic Missile Treaty  ARMS CONTROL – Not reduction  Freeze was put in place on the advancement of some weapons  East – West trade was on the rise and agreed to SALT II 1972 - 1979  Agreed to reduction of Nuclear Weapons & both sides agree to contact each other if any crisis seemed likely to threaten nuclear war

8. Helsinki Conference & Accords 1971 Warsaw Pact proposed a conference on European security Signed the declaration in an attempt to improve relations between the Communist bloc and the West. The Helsinki Accords, however, were not binding as they did not have treaty status.Communist bloc  Three Agreements  Recognize current borders  Called for closer ties & collaboration across economic, science, and culture issues  Human Rights  1972 Final Quadripartite Protocol ~ saw the SU accept West German links with West Berlin December 1972 ~ signed Basic Treaty accepting two German states

9. Soooo….Why does the Second Cold War begin in 1979 Soviet Union wanted to extend its influence in the Developing World = limited in comparison to US SU wanted to acquire allies with naval bases…only had 6 operational bases….USSR could only operate 6 aircraft carriers compared to NATO’s 20 due to allies around the world Leaders of détente fall  Nixon resignation over Watergate  Brezhnev’s health deteriorated

10. Exit Card Why did the US advocate for détente? Why did the SU advocate for détente? What were the goals of SALT I & SALT II? Why did the period of détente end?