Impact of Korean war on domestic policy 1950-53 Flashcards
1
Q
When did North Korea invade South Korea
A
1950
2
Q
What did Korea emphasise
A
That the Cold War shifted presidential attention towards international policy rather than domestic
3
Q
What was a criticism of the Korean War
A
The cost on defence spending which came from government borrowing and taxes
4
Q
How much did defence spending hit a peak of?
A
14 % of us GNP
5
Q
How much did defence spending hit a peak of?
A
14 % of us GNP ( gross national product - value of all goods produced by people on a year)
