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?