USSR Losses and Gains from Korean War Flashcards
1
Q
Who did the USSR achieve a closer friendship with?
A
Communist China
2
Q
What did the USSR damage China as?
A
An emerging rival
3
Q
What was the result of the conflict between the USA and China for the USSR?
A
It was to the USSR’s advantage and strengthened their position as the dominant communist power in Asia
4
Q
What did the war promote?
A
Stalin’s image as a defender of communism
5
Q
What was the USSR forced into?
A
An expensive arms race with the USA
6
Q
What did Stalin have to accelerate?
A
His arms production
7
Q
What were the consequences of Stalin accelerating his arms production?
A
Amounts of consumer goods declined which led to some areas of Eastern Europe protesting about communist control
