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When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979, the Soviet Union wanted to restore a pro-Soviet regime there, which the United States viewed as an act of expansion.

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What ended look period of the detente between the US and the Soviet Union?

it ended with the Soviet Union invading Afghanistan in 1979.


What caused the 1979 Vietnam War?

There was no war in Vietnam in 1979.


What major events happened in 1979?

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What caused the U.S. Embassy Hostage Crisis in 1979?

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What caused major setback in detente in 1979?

When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979, the Soviet Union wanted to restore a pro-Soviet regime there, which the United States viewed as an act of expansion.


Name two actions or events that got in the way of detente?

The United States retreated from detente when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979. In 1981, Ronald Reagan proposed etc


The term detente refers to?

The detente refers to a phase of the Cold War during which the tension between the US and the USSR relaxed,but without a definite settlement. It took place during 1968 to 1979.


Which president started détente?

Richard Nixon was president from 1969-1974, therefore beginning detente with the Soviet Union (USSR) and China. Detente lasted from 1972-1979, ending when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. Detente was marked by SALT I and II (Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty) and space cooperation.


What ended look period of the detente between the US and the Soviet Union?

it ended with the Soviet Union invading Afghanistan in 1979.


What caused the 1979 Vietnam War?

There was no war in Vietnam in 1979.


What are the release dates for Major Effects - 1979 TV?

Major Effects - 1979 TV was released on: USA: 16 December 1979


What are the release dates for Major Effects - 1979 - TV?

Major Effects - 1979 - TV was released on: USA: 16 December 1979


What actors and actresses appeared in Major Effects - 1979?

The cast of Major Effects - 1979 includes: Joseph Bottoms as Major Effects Mike Jittlov as The Wizard of Speed and Time


The soviet union caused an international conflict in 1979 by invading?

AfghanistanNOVANET :)


The soviet union caused an international conflict in 1979 by invading where?

Afghanistan


What caused the British to roll back the welfare state after 1979?

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