Video Discussion Questions
1. What images come to mind when the word "Cold War" is spoken?
2. Why was Reagan compared to Democratic President FDR? What common characteristics did they share? How were they different from one another according to the video clip?
3. What impact do you think the poor economy had on the American public during this time period? How would you feel had you been a blue collar worker during this time period?
4. Gorbachev has made the comment that he views this meeting with the United States as a key turning point in the process for future treaties. What was it about this talk that was different from past U.S. Soviet relations?