History of the Modern World, 10th Edition (Palmer)

Chapter 25: Coexistence, Confrontation and the New Global Economy

Learning Objectives

The escalation of tensions between the Soviet Union and the U.S. during the Cuban missile crisis.

Détente under Nixon, which led to the opening of China and pressure on the Soviet Union to reciprocate.

The causes of and responses to the economic recession of 1974.

The waning faith in Keynesian economics and the rise of conservative governments in the U.S. and western Europe that scaled back social spending.

The renewed escalation of the Cold War in the late 1970s.

The enlargement of the European Community and efforts to increase integration and revitalize the Community’s economy.

The Reagan years, which entailed the expansion of nuclear capabilities.

Deng’s reforms in China after the death of Mao, which led to the rapid transformation of the country.

Deng’s reforms in China after the death of Mao, which led to the rapid transformation of the country.

The emergence of a democracy movement in tandem with economic liberalization and the decision of the Chinese Communist party to repress this movement.