NATO

Question 1

Why was NATO formed

Answer 1

1. To protect Western Europe from a potential soviet attack
2. To resist the spread of communism to Western Europe
3. To strengthen the American military presence in Europe
4. To ensure that smaller member countries would be less vulnerable to Soviet influence or attack
5. To make good on the Truman Doctrine which stated that the US would resist the spread of communism
6. The Berlin blockade seemed to indicate a new aggressive intent from the Soviets and NATO was established to try and counter this

Question 2

What were the consequences of setting up NATO

Answer 2

1. US committed to defending Western Europe
2. Stalin believed it was against the Soviet Union
3. it intensified the arms race
4. The Soviets created the Warsaw Pact, this was a military treaty of Soviet states
5. The US set up missile bases in Western Europe including the UK