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The relationship between the USA and the USSR

The relationship between the USA and the USSR
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  • The relationship between the USA and the USSR
  • Duration: 04:12
  • This clip explains the pressures on Gorbachev that affected the Soviet Union's relationship with other countries in general and the USA in particular. It also explores the role of the SDI 'star-wars' technology, which prevented a final deal being signed at the historic meeting in Reykjavik, Iceland, in 1986.
  • Subject:

    History

       Topic:

    The Cold War

  • Keywords: Yeltsin, Gorbachev, Soviet Union, Soviet, Cold War, USSR, Nuclear Weapons, Star Wars, Reykjavik
Ideas for use in class
  • Students might watch the video before writing a briefing document to US President Ronald Reagan as if it were the eve of the Reykjavik conference. They should explain why the USA could afford to stand it's ground over 'star-wars' and why Gorbachev needed a deal more than Reagan.
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9
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