NATO Flashcards
1
Q
When did NATO begin?
A
4th april, 1949
2
Q
what does NATO stand for
A
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
3
Q
what is NATO?
A
organization that tries to assure the mutual protection of its member states, by each agreeing to protect each other in case of war
4
Q
who set up NATO and why
A
the Americans set it up during the cold war to provide collective security against the soviet union and keep communist influence to a minimum
5
Q
why might NATO be seen as bad
A
it poses as a threat to the soviets which lead to the creation of an alliance of their own
