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International Relations 1947 - 67 Flashcards

1
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Emergence of powers after WW2?

A

USA and Soviet union

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2
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UK policy was now moulded around the Cold War, what year?

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1949 - 89

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3
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How did the communism renew enthusiasm for Empire?

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Empire could be used to resist communism - insurgency in other countries e.g middle east

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4
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What was written in 1947 by USA

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Truman Doctrine

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What did the Doctrine say?

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Pledged help to countries resisting communism - would provide economic and military aid

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6
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An example of the truman doctrine in action?

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Help monarchists fighting communism in greece and turkey - supported british who were also helping

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7
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How would USA control spread of communism using empire

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Develop countries in africa and middle east to resist communism - through loans, trade and capitalism

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Was GB dependent economically on GB after WW2?

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yES

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An example of usa helping gb after ww2?

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Marshall Aid 1948 - 52 - $3.3bn

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10
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How did USA influence policy?

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Suez - political and economic pressure in suez 1956 ended gb occupation

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11
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International body that formed after WW2?

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NATO

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12
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NATO AND USA?

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USA was foremost nuclear power

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13
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An example of int USA dominance

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Korean War 1950 - 53 - commanded by USA

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14
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USA/GB defence cooperation?

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1958 - Anglo American Mutual Defence Agreement - USA supported GB nuclear power

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15
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April 1953

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Polaris Agreement between Kennedy and Macmillan - USA would supply UK with polaris missiles

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16
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Relations with former dominions after WW2

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They turned to USA not GB for protection - decreased UK position

17
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Example of dominions turning away from UK

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1954 - South East Treaty Organisation - USA, UK, Thailand, Philippines, New Zealand, Australia together after Korean War for alliance - USA led the alliance

18
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EEC?

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AQA A Level British Empire - advanced information only (26 decks)

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