The making of a Superpower USA - Foreign Policy (1965-1975)

What improved the US and China’s relationship?

US lifted 21 year trade embargo in 1971 - USSR + China’s relationship had declined

What was the impact of ping-pong diplomacy in 1971?

First Americans permitted to visit China since 1949, Sino-US relations restored + China joined UN

How did SALT 1 help detente?

The 1972 agreement restricted the number of missiles on both sides - did not limit production of new weapons

How did the 1975 Helsinki agreement help detente?

It involved US, USSR + 33 other countries, West Germany recognised by the soviets + they agreed on human rights legislation

What led to active war in Vietnam?

1965 Camp Holloway attack led to operation rolling thunder (1965 -1968) + ground troops

What was the impact of the 1969 Nixon doctrine?

Allies take care of their own military defence (end of Truman doctrine) + end of US involvement in Cold War

What was the cost of Vietnam?

$30 billion per year by 1968, 50,000 died + 300,000 wounded