Creation Of NATO Flashcards
When was NATO set up?
1949
What was the military alliance NATO made up of?
US, Britian, Canada, Holland, Belgium, France, Denmark and Norway
What country later Joined NATO in 1955
Germany
What was the purpose of the military alliance of NATO?
A principle of collective security; if one country was attacked, other countries would have to assist it
What was the collective principle where if one county was attacked then others would have to assist it?
NATO
What did NATO show after the Berlin Blockade?
Neither the US or Western Europe Gov. water prepared to accept future Soviet aggression
As a result of the formation of NATO, what did the Soviet Union turn to strengthening its control over?
Eastern Europe
As a result of the Soviet Union turning to strengthen its control over Eastern Europe, what formed in 1955?
Warsaw pact
What alliance formed in 1949?
NATO
What Alliance formed in 1955?
The Warsaw pact
What two alliances were now facing each other across the iron curtain?
NATO and Warsaw Pact
What increased as a result of NATO?
Tension
Why did tension increase as a result of NATO?
It was showing Americans formal support for Capitalist European countries
In terms of leaders what was the affect of NATO?
America (Truman) looked strong as they were the dominant leaders of NATO
