When was SALT I signed
1972
Why was SALT introduced
To limit nuclear weapons
What did SALT aim to do
Reduce the risk of nuclear war
What was agreed in SALT
Limits on nuclear weapons
What was the consequence of SALT
Tensions reduced
How did SALT affect the Cold War
It improved relations between the superpowers
When were the Helsinki Accords signed
1975
Why were the Helsinki Accords signed
To improve relations between East and West
What did the Helsinki Accords agree
Borders in Europe and human rights
What was the consequence
Improved cooperation
How did the Helsinki Accords affect the Cold War
They strengthened détente
When was SALT II signed
1979
Why was SALT II introduced
To further limit nuclear weapons
What did SALT II aim to do
Limit the number of nuclear missiles
Why did SALT II fail
The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan
What was the consequence of SALT II
It was never fully put into effect
How did SALT II affect the Cold War
It showed détente was collapsing
Why did the USA want détente
To reduce the risk of nuclear war
Why did the USSR want détente
Their economy was weak
What did both sides fear
Nuclear war
What was the consequence of détente
Tensions were reduced
Why did détente begin to break down
The USSR invaded Afghanistan
When did détente end
1979
What was the consequence of the end of détente
Tensions increased again
