Impact of WW2 on domestic policy Flashcards
What was the differences between USA and USSR
ideological differences
What was Truman and what was Stalin
Truman- Anti communist
Stalin- Anti capitalist
What was the policy which stopped communist influence
containment
What was the Marshall plan
an aid to war torn countries
How did USA prevent the blockade in Berlin by the USSR
Airlift food
Why was this
Due to NATO
What did the FDA set up
organised evacuations due to USSRs nuclear culpability
How much was a fallout shelter
$1300 almost 4 times the annum salary of a family
When was the arms race
1947-48
What was the arms race/how much atomic bombs did the USA have
US holdings of atomic bombs rose from 13-50
What did is cost both US and USSR
large amounts of money
What would the using of these weapons have caused if used
massive devastation (MAD- Mutually Assured Destruction)
What did the permanent military force affect
domestic economy
What did the military cause
a lot of money to run
employment
a customer for many businesses (from food to fabric)