Weapon Control
The ABM Treaty
Star Wars
Weapons Buildup
NATO
Treaties
History
Cold War
Russia
Introduction
The People
The Land
The Economy
Government
History
Activities
Word Games
Quiz
Teacher Support
Lesson Helpers
Word Games

Match the terms with the definitions below. If you need help, click on the Glossary of Terms.

1. ABM TREATY A. Weapon that can travel thousands of miles across continents
2. CIA B. Any one of a type of rockets capable of carrying conventional or nuclear warheads
3. COLD WAR C. Missile defense program created by Ronald Reagan in 1983
4. ICBM D. Period of tension between the U.S. and its allies, and the USSR and its allies
5. MISSILE E. Arms control talks between the U.S. and USSR took on this new name in 1982
6. NATO F. Group of Western nations formed in 1949 as a collective defense against the USSR
7. SALT G. A U.S. agency whose mission is to gather intelligence data in the interest of national security
8. SDI H. Arms control agreement signed by the U.S. and USSR in 1972
9. START I. Name for arms control talks between the U.S. and USSR in order to limit development of strategic nuclear arms
10. STAR WARS J. The media used this name to refer to the satellite and laser components of President Reagan's missile defense system.
How did you do? To find out, click here.