SP The Long Telegram from Russia 1946 Flashcards
1
Q
what was it?
A
An American report on the USSR attitude towards USA.
Was written by George Kennan who was a US diplomat in Moscow
2
Q
What did Kennan believe USSR wanted?
A
- To see the destruction of capitalism
- Stalin believed capitalist countries threatened communism and russia
- USSR would back down is met with strong response from USA.
3
Q
Importance - Change in attitude
A
A turning point. From this point on the USA would act strongly in the face of Communist aggression.
4
Q
Importance - Outlined key idea
A
Outlined the reasons for Containment.
5
Q
Importance - inspired what from USA
A
Inspiration for the Truman Doctrine and subsequent Marshall Plan.
6
Q
Importance - inspired what from USSR
A
Inspired a USSR response (The Novikov Telegram) which tried to justified the need for satellite states.
7
Q
Stock phrases
A
Relations were hostile
Mutual suspicion
Mutual distrust
Jostling for power
