what was the most significant (or interesting) domestic or foreign policy incident that perpetuated the Cold War under Reagan?
In your opinion, what was the most significant (or interesting) domestic or foreign policy incident that perpetuated the Cold War under Reagan?
(no words requirement, as long as you share your opinion, please give me the answer of this question on Friday)
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Following content is the answer for the above question from one of my classmates. Please give respond to this student (saying you agree or disagree, why? No words requirement)
I believe the most significant incident that perpetuated the Cold War was Reagan’s Star Wars program. In his desire to assert America’s power, he increased military spending to develop the Strategic Defense Initiative which was an anti-ballistic missile system using nuclear x-ray lasers to intercept and destroy enemy missiles. This sent a message to the Soviet Union that the U.S. may be preparing for a missile attack. It increased tension also because it was feared the Soviet Union may retaliate over U.S. violations of the Anti-Ballistic Missile treaty since arms controls was a primary factor. This led to the Soviet Union building up their military defense so they did not fall behind the U.S., but they did not have the money to do it, which contributed to their collapse.
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What were some domestic policies and foreign policy incidents that perpetuated the Cold War? What were the events that led to the end of the Cold War and collapse of the Soviet Union?
(200 words, one quote from page 1054-1057 or 1063-1065)
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What were some gains or advances made in the civil rights movement during the Reagan administration?
(200 words, one quote from page 1053-1054)