Consequences Table 1 Flashcards
Consequence 1 of Atomic bomb development
P-A consequence of the development of the atomic bomb was an increase in tensions between the USSR and the USA due to the USSR’s fears of American aggression.
E-Stalins responded to the USA’s development of the A-bomb was to develop a ‘buffer zone’ of soviet controlled states in Eastern Europe. He did this in the belief that it would protect the USSR against an invasion from the USA.
E- Stalin’s actions increased tensions between the USA and the USSR as the USA wanted these Eastern European countries to hold elections, which Stalin now would not allow
Consequence 2 of Atomic bomb development
P- A consequence of the development of the atomic bomb was a nuclear arms race that increased tensions between the superpowers.
E- As soon as Stalin became aware of the USA had the atomic bomb, he directed his scientists to develop the USSR’s own bomb. This was achieved in 1949. From this point on , both powers had nuclear weapons , and they therefore engaged in arms race in which each sought to develop more powerful nuclear arsenals that the other
E- This increased tensions because they were now in competition with each other , in fear that one or the other develops better nuclear weapons , giving them the upper hand and more power
Consequence 1 of satellite states
P-A consequence of the creation of the satellite states for the USSR increased us-soviet tension
E-The creation of satellite states meant that the USSR now had a buffer zone of communist countries.
E- International tensions increased as a result of satellite states because they were now a greater threat to the west.
Consequence 2 of satellite states
P- A consequence of the creation of the satellite states for the west was they now had allied with the uk in fear of the USSR.
E-In Churchills 1946 speech he called on the USA and the uk to work together to resist the USSR.
E-The creation of the satellite states therefore fuelled international tensions due to the USSR’s sudden increase in power, its lead the USA and uk to Allie to power against the USSR in fear that the USSR will spread communism throughout the world.
Consequence of the long telegram
P- A consequence of the long telegram was it influenced the policy of containment.
E- Truman read Kennans telegram and accepted his conclusions. This influenced him to adopt a policy of containment, in which the USA sought to use its power to prevent the USSR from expanding its influence on the world.
E- The long telegram influenced the policy of containment because Kenans conclusion that the USSR is determined to spread communism around the world force the USA to take action against the USSR.
Consequence of Novikov telegram
P-A consequence of the novikov telegram was its influence on the USSR to create a buffer zone.
E- Stalin accepted Novikovs conclusions(which fitted with his own views) on the threat that the USA posed to the USSR.
E-The Novikov telegram therefore increased tensions between the superpowers as it increased Stalins belief that the USAs aggression was growing stronger and needed a buffer zone to protect it from attack.
Consequence of the Truman doctrine
P- The importance of Truman doctrine for increasing relations was that the USA was committed to fighting communism.
E-In 1947, Truman’s speech to congress he proposed that the USA actively supports those foreign governments who were fighting communists in their country
E-This increased tensions between the USA and USSR because it meant their grand alliance was over and the USA were officially fighting the USSR’s ideology.
Consequence of the Marshall plan
P- The importance of the Marshall plan for growing tensions between the USA and USSR was that it created reliance.
E-The aim of the Marshall plan was to enable economic recovery to war-torn European countries. The UK,,France and west Germany were the biggest recipients of the aid.
E-This grew tensions because it created a strong reliance of Eastern European countries to the USA.
