Difficulties in Western Europe Flashcards
1
Q
What had Western Europe experienced from 1946 to 1947? 3
A
Severe economic difficulties
Bad harvest and harsh winter
Chronic food shortages
2
Q
What were the problems in Western Europe exacerbated by and why?
A
The division of Europe because East-West trade was stopped in commodities such as grain
3
Q
Why was the West worried about the hardships in Western Europe?
A
They feared that these difficulties would discredit capitalism and lead to increased support for communism
