How did the SDI project affect tensionsbetween America and the USSR?

a) It raised tensionsbetween the two superpowers

Why did the SDI project mean that theUSSR could no longer compete in the arms race?

The USSR thought computers Would undermine the Soviet rule

In the ‘Evil Empire’ speech, what did Reagan saythe cold war was?

It was a fight between good and evil

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1. When did Reagan Become the President?
1982
1979
1980
1981
2
What did Reagan propose that the SDIproject was?
A nuclear raincoat
A nuclear pack-a-mac
A nuclear umbrella
A nuclear parasol
3
What was the purpose of the SDIproject?
To protect America from the USSR
To defeat the USSR
To make America stronger than the USSR
To force the USSR to disarm
4
What were Reagan’s views of Détente?
It made America stronger
It made America look weak
It strengthened relations with the Soviet Union
It made America weaker
5
How did the SDI project affect tensionsbetween America and the USSR?
a) It raised tensionsbetween the two superpowers
a) It lowered tensions between the two superpowers
c) It didn’t effect relations between the two superpowers
a) No one cared about the SDI project
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What treaty did the SDI projectbreak?
SALT 1
The nuclear non-proliferation treaty
To outer space treaty
The test ban treaty
7
What were Reagan’s ambitions for the cold war?
To create an alliance with the Soviet Union
To win the cold war
To end the cold war
To achieve peace with the Soviet Union
8
What project did Reagan set up to winthe cold war?
Star Trek
Star Wars
Star Base
Star Station
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Why did the SDI project mean that theUSSR could no longer compete in the arms race?
The USSR did not like computer technology
The USSR thought computers Would undermine the Soviet rule
The USSR didn't understand the technology America used
The USSR didn’t have the funds todevelop computer technology
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What was Reagan’s profession beforebecoming the president?
A magician
A director
A cowboy
An actor
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In the ‘Evil Empire’ speech, what did Reagan saythe cold war was?
The USSR had God's blessing
It was a fight between good and evil
Something America needed to win
It was a fight between good and bad

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