Sino-US RapprochementWhat was the impact for the superpowers?

What were the causes of Détente?

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What were the causes of Détente?

• To be able to define Détente• To know the key reasons for Détente

from the point of view of the USA, USSR and European nations

Détente

• 1970s saw agreements between the superpowers

• Greater stability in relationship

• Ended by late 1970s

Superpower leaders during the era of Détente

• Brezhnev 1964 – 82• Johnson 1962-69• Nixon 1968 – 74• Ford 1974 - 77• Carter 1977-1981

What were the causes of Détente?

• You will be working to research the following causes of Détente:– The needs of the USSR (pp.138-9)– The needs of the USA (p.140)– The needs of Europe (p.141)– Fear of war (p.138)

• Complete your section of the mind map, using the pages given.

• You will then be teaching others about your topic

What were the causes of Détente?

• You will be working to research the following causes of Détente:– The needs of the USSR (pp.138-9)– The needs of the USA (p.140)– The needs of Europe (p.141)– Fear of war (p.138)

• Complete the mind map, using the pages given.

What were the causes of Détente?Economic Concerns

USA USSR

‘The improvement in Sino-US relations was the main factor promoting détente between

Russia and America in the years 1969–75.’ How far do you agree

with this view?