7: Increasing Cold War tensions Flashcards
1
Q
What was the impact of McCarthyism on the USA?
A
Spread panic
Pressure on Truman
Suspicion of industries ie. film
2
Q
When did McCarthyism fail?
A
1954 after he claimed the army had been infiltrated
3
Q
What was the effect of McCarthyism in Europe?
A
Shifted their focus to Europe
Britain believed the spread of war in Asia was dangerous
Britain still wanted to be a close ally of the US
4
Q
Why did the USA dominate the UN?
A
HQ was in New York
Largely pro-US members (Taiwan not Comm China etc.)
USSR boycotted
(USSRs veto counteracted these)
