Week 6: The Soviet Union and Eastern Europe from 1950s to 1970s Flashcards
Which two leaders were involved in the Bay of Pigs invasion?
Kennedy and Khrushchev.
Why was US concerned about Cuba’s relationship with USSR?
Because Cuba’s leader, Fidel Castro, was communist. US was scared that Cuba would side with USSR and give them a base to launch their weapons at the state
During the Cuban Missile Crises, which superpower was behind in the nuclear arms race?
Soviets. Their missiles could not reach the USA. If they were able to place missiles in Cuba, it could make of for the distance.
What were the Soviet’s goals in placing missiles in Cuba/
1) enhances Soviet Military
2) Deterrent to potential US attacks
3) Protects cuba from US
What was US’s response when Kennedy realizes that soviet bases are being built in cuba?
he called for a quarantine and blocked cuba. Kennedy warned USSR via telecision.
On october 26, 1962, what solution did the soviets and US come to?
Soviet missiles will be removed in Cuba if US does not invade Cuba.
What treaty was imposed in 1963 after Cuban Missile Crises? Pros and Cons of this treaty? Did this stop the cold war?
Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Pros: banned nuclear testing EXCEPT for underground. Cons: did nothing to curb stockpiles or stop the production of nuclear weapons. This did not stop the cold war because nuclear weapons were still being developed
Why was France in turmoil before Charles de Gaulle assumed power in 1958?
France was decolonizing Algeria and African countries.
What constitution did De Gaulle impose?
the 5th republic: wanted to restore france to its former greatness, and to re-establish their platform on the world stage and in the economic community
How did de Gaulle affect France’s relationship with NATO in 1966?
France leaves NATO due to their hostile relationship with the USA. They did not like how USA was involved in European affairs due to marshall plan.
Why was france and US on bad terms when de Gaulle was in power?
because of the suez canal crises
how did France benefit from leaving NATO in 1966?
breaking away from NATO allowed France to rebuild their military and atomic weapons
How did de Gaulle impact Britain’s application into the European Economic Community?
de Gaulle vetoed Britain’s application into the EEC because they thought the EEC was incompatible with the economy of Britain, who was in debt.
Why did de Gaulle veto Britain’s application into the EEC?
He saw Britain as a hinderance to France. Britain had connections with USA, who France was on bad terms with.
US REFUSED TO AID FRANCE WITH ALGERIA
What was the Merger Treaty? (1967)
the Brussel Treaty: combines European Economic Community EEC itself, the Earuopean Coal and Steel Community ECSC and the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) under control of a SINGLE EXECUTIVE BODY.
THIS WAS THE FIRST STEP TO THE MODERN DAY EU
According to the Brussels Treaty, decisions need to be made _____
via unanimity or qualified majority.
What was the Customs Union and what were its guidelines?
Developed in 1968 and part of the Merger/Brussles treaty:
1) no tarffis at internal boarders between EEC member countries
2) Common customs duties on imports from outside the EEC
3) Common rules of origin for products from outside the EEC
4) Common definition of customs value. All boarders have the same tarifs.
T/F Because France had a lot of power in the EEC, France became a principal country on the international scene
True, thanks de Gaulle
How did West Germany and France maintain infrastructure growth during the 1970s?
by bringing in foreign workers
What groups in Britain face the most racism?
colonials from India and Pakistan
What was the double standard that immigrants in Britain faced?
Double standard: seen as taking jobs away from whites, but they took jobs that weren’t wanted anyway
Describe the happenings of West German agriculture in the 70s
productivity began to soar, and farmland could support more people.
Benefits of the Western Common Market
1) agriculture boost
2) lower food prices
3) consumption of consumer goods
4) economic growth
Upon the expansion of the western common market, _____ collar employees grow.
white collar employees. more middle management, less class distinctions.
