the balance of power in the west Flashcards
1
Q
who entered the cold war and when
A
- the USA & USSR
- after the period of WW2 (1945- late 1980s)
2
Q
what did the USA and USSR seek to assert
A
their power and prove their strength
3
Q
what did it cause when the countries wanted to assert their power and prove their strength (2)
A
- a nuclear arms race
- the space race
4
Q
did the USA and USSR engage in direct conflict
A
no
5
Q
what was canada looking to assert
A
it’s sovereignty (authority) over the arctic region
6
Q
what we’re the social struggles that took place in the USA (2)
A
- african americans were seeking equality (civil rights movement)
- many young people protested against the vietnam war
7
Q
what did france see unrest in and when
A
students and worker strikes in the 1960s
8
Q
what helped with canadas economy (2)
A
the arms race and rebuilding of europe (they sold products)
