The Arms Race 1950-58 Flashcards
1
Q
What were the effects of the arms race on both sides ?
A
each side became more powerful. USSR and the USA spent huge amount of money on developing their weaponry. Lead to a change in warfare, act as a deterrent
2
Q
Which President took over from Truman in 1953 ?
A
Eisenhower, he was anti-communist but open to US-Soviet talks
3
Q
What year did Stalin die ?
A
1953
4
Q
Who followed Stalin as USSR leader
A
Khrushchev in 1956
5
Q
What was Khrushchev’s policy ?
A
De-Stalinisation
