Nixon wants to become a peacemaker by mending fences with
communist countries. Easing the Cold War
Slide 3
Behind the Iron Curtain Nixon visits several communist
countries in order to better relations
Slide 4
Detente Detente: Relaxing or easing international tensions
(mainly with Communist countries) 3 goals of Dtente: 1.Reduce risk
of nuclear war 2.Cut back on military budget 3.Forge better
relations with rivals
Slide 5
Balance of Power Balance of Power: Distribution of power among
nations so any one country doesnt become too strong.
Slide 6
Critical Thinking page 501 In your notebook: Do you think
sports can help improve relationships between nations? Explain
Slide 7
Dtente in Space page 502- 503 Answer the critical thinking
question from page 503 in your notebooks.
Slide 8
China Nixon tries to better relations with China in order to
divide China & the USSR U.S. doesnt officially recognize China
China invites the U.S. table tennis team in April of 1971 Ping Pong
diplomacy: Secret talks about gaining closer ties between the two
countries Nixon visits China in February of 1972
Slide 9
China China hopes that the U.S. can help them regain Hong Kong
Nixon sends Kissinger to negotiate with China Turkey secretly helps
China & the U.S. communicate with each other
Slide 10
The Soviet Union Hoping to avoid a U.S.-China alliance the USSR
will attempt to better relations with the U.S. Nixon visits Moscow
(May 72) & signs the SALT 1 (strategic arms limitation treaty)
and the two countries agree to share technologies
Slide 11
The Middle East Main Idea: Nixons foreign policy included
easing tensions in the Middle East. Nixon stated the U.S. would
help other countries but not take responsibility for them as in
Korea & Vietnam
Slide 12
Arab-Israeli Tensions The 6 Day War (1967): Israel VS. Egypt
& Syria gave Israel control in the Middle East but also made
tensions between Arab countries more strained (U.S. backs Israel)
Israel gains the Gaza Strip, Sinai Peninsula, and the Golan
Heights.
Slide 13
Yom Kippur War The Yom Kippur War (1973) : Was an attempt by
Egypt & Syria to regain land that was lost to Israel in the 6
Day War. The U.S. once again supports Israel and help them
win.
Slide 14
Oil Embargo Arab countries are upset with U.S. interference and
they start an oil embargo against the U.S. This embargo leads to a
major gas shortage in the U.S.
Slide 15
Turn & Talk Primary source page 504 Review the political
cartoon & then discuss the two questions 1.What message is the
author trying to convey in this cartoon? 2.What is the event of
issue that inspired the cartoon?
Slide 16
Shuttle Diplomacy Shuttle Diplomacy: Kissinger goes to the
Middle East and visits many countries to bring peace & to get
the oil embargo lifted in March of 74 U.S. improves relations with
Egypt, the most powerful Arab state
Slide 17
Latin America The U.S. tries to limit the spread of communism
in Latin America In Chile the U.S. will support a coup against the
communist leader Allende.
Slide 18
Section Questions On a separate piece of paper, to be handed in
at the end of class, answer questions 2,3,4,5,7 on page 505
