Orthodox interpretation of the development of the Cold War Flashcards
1
Q
Why was the USSR responsible for the Cold War?
A
It was motivated by communism, an expansionist and anti-capitalist ideology, that advocated global revolution
2
Q
Why did the USSR’s ideological stance lead them to become aggressively expansionist?
A
So they could extend Communist power and undermine capitalism
3
Q
What did the USSR’S communist stance compel the USA to do?
A
Adopt a policy of containment to prevent the spread of communism and to defend capitalism, e.g. Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan and NATO
4
Q
Which historians support the orthodox interpretation?
A
William H. McNeill
Herbert Feis
Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr
