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Soviet Launch Sputnik- part 2
This was because the Americans feared that the U.S. military had fallen behind in developing new technology. As a result, this created intensity and tension to raise in the Cold War. Resources:
http://www.coldwar.org/articles/50s/sputnik.asp
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/soviet-union-launches-sputnik-i -
Soviet Launch Sputnik
On October 1957, the Soviets had launched an unnamed satellite that had frightened and shocked many Americans. This was the world's first artificial satellite to be the size of a basketball and only took about 98 minutes to orbit around the earth. However, this had left the Americans in such fear with this new invention that was launched which allowed Soviets to gain the upper hand in the arms race. This was because the Americans feared that the U.S. military had fallen behind in developing new -
The Six Day War
The Six Day war was fought between June 5th and June 10th in 1967. This war was started by Israel and also included Syria, Jordan, and Egypt. Before the war even started, Israel’s air force sent several attacks on Egypt's airfields which also knocked out Arab air forces in the same day. On June 5th, Jordan had launched air strikes at Israeli targets. The next day, however, Jordan forces are ordered to retreat. As June 7th comes, Syria and Israel fight on the border of Golan. -
The Six Day War- part 2
The next day the fight still continues on Golan. In addition, on June 9th an attack on Golan Heights occurs. Eventually the war ends, with Israel claiming the Gaza Strip, West Bank, Golan Heights, and the Suez Canal. Resources:
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/modern-world-history-1918-to-1980/the-middle-east-1917-to-1973/the-six-day-war/
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Nixon visits China
In Feburary 1972, President Richard M. Nixon arrived in China to try and begin to normalize relations with both the Soviet Union and communist China. He was the first U.S. president to visit China since it was established in 1949. In response, the Soviets welcomed Nixon to Moscow 3 months later. Eventually the countries (US and China) started to trade with each other. -
Nixon Visits China- part 2
This was an important event because the U.S. was seeking to improve relations with a Communist country during the Cold War. Resources:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/china/sfeature/nixon.html
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U.S. Invades Grenada
In 1983, problems between the U.S and the Caribbean nation arose during the Cold war when pro-Marxist Maurice Bishop was placed as the Prime Minister, this led to strengthened ties between Grenada and communist nations like Cuba and the Soviet Union. However, several years later the bishop was murdered which created failure in civil order which had then put many lives of individuals living on the island. In response, the US acted by launching “Operation Urgent Fury.” However, during the war the -
U.S. Invades Grenada- part 2
civil order which had then put many lives of individuals living on the island. In response, the US acted by launching “Operation Urgent Fury.” However, during the war the US faced difficulties since they lacked sufficient intelligence data. Eventually, the US was able to take over the island. Resources:
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Intermediate Range Nuclear Force Treaty (INF Treaty)
Due to the nuclear activity between the United States and the Soviet Union(USSR), the Intermediate Range Nuclear Force Treaty was signed in 1987 by president Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Gorbachev. This treaty was created to eliminate ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles by destruction. This was the first treaty to call for the destruction of nuclear weapons rather than creating a limit. With this intention, over 2,500 weapons were destroyed by mid-1991. -
Intermediate Range Nuclear Force Treaty (INF Treaty)- part 2
This treaty, however, was significant to the cold war since it marked the beginning of an end to the cold war. Resources:
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Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT)
The SALT 1 was made between the United States and the Soviet Union to limit the number of weapons occupied by these two nations. In 1972, however, this treaty was signed while Nixon was serving his presidency which reduced the number of nuclear weapons between the US and the USSR. SALT 1 was the first treaty that had limited the amount of nuclear weapons used. -
Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT)- part 2
Within the same year SALT 2 was introduced to regulate agreements made previously in SALT 1. This treaty set more specific rules on the types of missiles that could be used. This treaty was signed during president Carter’s presidency. This was significant to the cold war since it had dramatically led to improved relations with the Soviet Union. Resources:
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/salt-i-negotiations-begin
