Cold War 1947-64

Question 1

Causes

Answer 1

. Conflicting ideologies
. US mistrust of USSR - Soviet spy network found in Canada
. Churchill’s Iron Curtain speech

Question 2

Political Consequences

Answer 2

. Cominform established to counter Marshall Plan in 1947
- Aim to reject West’s offer for financial help and to coordinate economic recovery for Eastern Europe through co-operation

Question 3

Social Consequences

Answer 3

Increase standard of living - 5yr plan focussed on consumer goods and housing stock doubled between 1955-64

Question 4

Economic Consequences

Answer 4

. Funding directed to nuclear arms race and space race
. Virgin Land Campaign - increase land cultivated