creation of the NATO Flashcards
1
Q
What was the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and when was it created?
A
NATO was created in April 1949, with the USA, Britain, France, and nine other Western countries joining together.
2
Q
What commitment did NATO members make to each other?
A
NATO members agreed that if any member were attacked, all members of NATO would come to its assistance.
3
Q
Why did the British foreign secretary, Ernest Bevin, call for other Western European countries to connect with the USA?
A
Bevin believed that European countries would welcome American involvement in defense.
4
Q
How did NATO change the USA’s involvement in defending Western Europe?
A
NATO led to the USA keeping bases in Europe throughout the Cold War, a commitment that has continued to the present day
