Détente

• 1.Détente means relaxation of tension in French.
• 2. USA were focused more on fighting the war in Vietnam which costing $170 bn in total and the lives of 60,000 US troops which was very unpopular. There were also race riots.
• 3. USSR was struggling economically as well with poor living standards and low growth in the economy.
• What does the term "détente" mean in French?

  Relaxation of tension
• Why was the Vietnam War unpopular in the USA?

  It cost $170 billion and 60,000 lives
• How much did the Vietnam War cost the USA?

  $170 billion
• How many US troops lost their lives in the Vietnam War?

  60,000
• What social issues were occurring in the USA during the Vietnam War?

  There were race riots
• What economic issues was the USSR facing during this period?

  Poor living standards and low growth
• How did the living standards in the USSR compare during this time?

  They were poor
• What was the economic growth situation in the USSR?

  It was low