usa involvment in europe Flashcards
1
Q
what were the usa’s intentions initially
A
to work twards reconstruction of a democratic region with no long term intentions
2
Q
what was europes position post ww2
A
financial stand still
strong communist influence
starvation
economic and social survival
3
Q
what was the usa’s strategic planning
A
focussed on economic recovery and unity in europe
but only possible in western europe
4
Q
why did the special relationship suit usa
A
usa route to europe
5
Q
why did the special relationship suit uk
A
a way to preserve its international status
