a period between c. 1945 and c. 1991 of intense rivalry and tension between the USA and the USSR

something that discourages or prevents an action or behaviour by creating fear of the consequences

a scenario where nuclear weapons are used on a smaller scale than in a full-scale nuclear exchange

a group set up to represent and advocate for the rights and interests of workers

Reagan and the 'Second Cold War'

History

In ‘Cold War crises, 1958-70’, pupils learnt about increasing superpower tensions and how they created a number of crises.. In this unit, pupils will go on to learn about the crises and flashpoints that led to the end of the Cold War.

The end of the Cold War, 1970-91

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Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Complete this statement by Reagan about his strategy for the Cold War: “Here’s my strategy on the Cold War: We win, they {{}}”.

The period of increased tensions between the superpowers under Reagan's presidency is known as what?

In 1983, the US invaded which Caribbean island in order to overthrow its communist government?

Reagan's belief that the USA could win a limited nuclear war against the USSR was based on a strategy known as __________.

Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) of 1983 was given the nickname of which 1977 film?

Put the following US presidents in chronological order of their presidencies.

In 1975, the leaders of 35 countries signed Accords on key international issues. Which city in Finland were these Accords named after?

Which word means the relaxation of tensions between states which were previously hostile towards one another?

The USA improved relations with the USSR and China in the hope of ending US involvement in which war in southeast Asia?

In 1980, 60 countries boycotted the Summer Olympic Games, which were held in which city?

Put the following events in chronological order.

People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan

Popular Revolutionary Army of Afghanistan

On 27th April 1978, the government in Afghanistan was overthrown by a communist group known as the __________.

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Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

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Reagan and the 'Second Cold War'

Lesson outcome

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