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2R The Cold War, c1945–1991

The Cost of Vietnam and the Road to SALT I

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Recall questions on what the war cost in money, its effects at home and abroad and the signing of the first arms limitation treaty.

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Key term

What was the approximate financial cost of the Vietnam War to the United States?

Key term

Which two leaders signed the SALT I agreement?

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Besides ICBMs, what other weapons system did SALT I limit?

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  1. 1

    What was the approximate financial cost of the Vietnam War to the United States?

    Model answer

    Over 150 billion dollars.

  2. 2

    How did the Vietnam War affect American society domestically?

    Model answer

    It caused significant social division and widespread domestic opposition to the war.

  3. 3

    What impact did the Vietnam War have on America's standing in the world?

    Model answer

    It damaged American prestige and international credibility.

  4. 4

    In what year was SALT I signed?

    Model answer

    1972.

  5. 5

    Which two leaders signed the SALT I agreement?

    Model answer

    President Nixon and General Secretary Brezhnev.

  6. 6

    What restrictions did SALT I place on intercontinental ballistic missiles?

    Model answer

    It limited the number of ICBMs each superpower could possess.

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