Cold War In Europe Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Truman Doctrine and what did it do?
A
1947, offered support to countries struggling against communism
2
Q
When was Marshall aid and what did it do?
A
1948, $13 billion for European countries
3
Q
How did Stalin respond to Marshall Aid?
A
Refused the help for countries under his control
4
Q
When was the Berlin airlift and what was it?
A
1948-49, Stalin blockaded allied access to Berlin, so they airlifted supplies
5
Q
When was NATO signed and what was it?
A
1949, defensive alliance against the Soviet Union
6
Q
When did Khrushchev set up the Warsaw Pact?
A
1955
7
Q
Why did the Paris summit fail and when was it?
A
1960, Gary Powers was shot down in a U2 spy plane over Russia
8
Q
When did the Berlin Wall crisis begin?
A
1961
