Exaplin Why Relations Worsened Between Two Superpowers

Explain why relations between the USA and the Soviet Union changed in the years 1980-85.

    • You need to structure this essay in a formal way, with an introduction, main part and conclusion:
        o The introduction should set the context (this could be the time frame or the background, e.g. détente); indentify the key issues to be addressed and outline the main argument
        o The main part are your answers to the question
        o The conclusion is your overall judgment
    • You only have 15 minutes to write your answer (approximately 1 side of A4)
    • You should make 4 clear developed points (e.g. reasons why relations changed)
    • You should make a judgement about the importance of each point   - prioritise it
    • Each point (reason) should be linked to the next
    • Your conclusion should make an overall judgment (e.g. the most important reason why relations changed in this period)

Suggested reasons why relations changed between the USA and the Soviet Union in the years 1980-85:
    • The invasion of Afghanistan
    • Ronald Reagan
    • American defence policy, e.g. SDI
    • The changing Soviet leadership (Brezhnev, Andropov & Chernenko)
    • The Olympic Games (Moscow-1980 and Los Angeles-1984)

Explain why relations between the USA and the Soviet Union changed in the years 1980-85.

    • You need to structure this essay in a formal way, with an introduction, main part and conclusion:
        o The introduction should set the context (this could be the time frame or the background, e.g. détente); indentify the key issues to be addressed and outline the main argument
        o The main part are your answers to the question
        o The conclusion is your overall judgment
    • You only have 15 minutes to write your answer (approximately 1 side of A4)
    • You should make 4 clear developed points (e.g. reasons why relations changed)
    • You should make a judgement about the importance of each point   -...