Sino-Soviet relations in 1958 Flashcards
1
Q
By the end of 1958, why were Russia and China still allies?
A
China had no other major allies and depended on the USSR for aid
Russia hoped its alliance with China would give it the upper hand against the US in the CW as it united two extremely powerful armies
2
Q
How was 1958 a turning point in Sino-Soviet relations?
A
Mao’s actions signalled his desire to contest Khrushchev’s leadership of the communist world
3
Q
What was happen to the relationship between the USSR and China?
A
It was becoming increasingly strained
4
Q
How did the USA act during the growing tensions between the USSR and China
A
It was largely ignorant of the tension between the two communist powers. It did little to capitalise on these growing tensions
