Roles of Nixon and Brezhnev in Easing Tensions Flashcards

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Who was Richard Nixon in the context of the Cold War?

Richard Nixon was the President of the USA from 1969 to 1974 and he helped to reduce tension with the Soviet Union.

Why did President Nixon want to ease Cold War tensions with the USSR?

Nixon wanted to cut the cost of the arms race, end the Vietnam War, and focus on problems inside the USA, so he looked for better relations with the USSR.

What is meant by Nixon’s policy of détente?

Nixon’s policy of détente was a plan to relax tension with the USSR and China by talking, signing deals, and reducing the risk of war.

How did Nixon use summit meetings to ease tensions with the Soviet Union?

In 1972 Nixon went to Moscow for a summit with Brezhnev, becoming the first US president to visit the USSR, which helped build trust and led to major agreements.

Who was Leonid Brezhnev in the context of the Cold War?

Leonid Brezhnev was the leader of the Soviet Union from 1964 and he worked with Nixon to ease tension between East and West.

Why did Brezhnev want better relations with the USA in the early 1970s?

Brezhnev wanted to slow the costly arms race, get Western trade and technology, and keep control in Eastern Europe, so he was keen on détente with the USA.

What role did Nixon and Brezhnev play in the SALT I talks of 1972?

Nixon and Brezhnev led their countries in the SALT I talks, where they agreed to limit some nuclear missiles and sign the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.

What was the Basic Principles Agreement of 1972 between Nixon and Brezhnev?

It was a deal where Nixon and Brezhnev agreed that the USA and USSR would avoid war, respect each other’s interests, and solve disputes peacefully.

How did Nixon’s opening to China help push Brezhnev towards détente?

When Nixon improved relations with China, Brezhnev feared the USSR would be isolated, so he became more willing to work with Nixon to ease tensions.

In what way did the personal leadership of Nixon and Brezhnev help ease Cold War tensions?

Both leaders were ready to meet face to face, sign agreements, and accept peaceful co-existence, which made real steps towards lowering tension possible.

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