Impact of WW2 on domestic policy Flashcards

1
Q

What was the differences between USA and USSR

A

ideological differences

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2
Q

What was Truman and what was Stalin

A

Truman- Anti communist
Stalin- Anti capitalist

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3
Q

What was the policy which stopped communist influence

A

containment

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4
Q

What was the Marshall plan

A

an aid to war torn countries

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5
Q

How did USA prevent the blockade in Berlin by the USSR

A

Airlift food

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6
Q

Why was this

A

Due to NATO

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7
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What did the FDA set up

A

organised evacuations due to USSRs nuclear culpability

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8
Q

How much was a fallout shelter

A

$1300 almost 4 times the annum salary of a family

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9
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When was the arms race

A

1947-48

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10
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What was the arms race/how much atomic bombs did the USA have

A

US holdings of atomic bombs rose from 13-50

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11
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What did is cost both US and USSR

A

large amounts of money

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12
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What would the using of these weapons have caused if used

A

massive devastation (MAD- Mutually Assured Destruction)

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13
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What did the permanent military force affect

A

domestic economy

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14
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What did the military cause

A

a lot of money to run
employment
a customer for many businesses (from food to fabric)

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