1949-1955 Flashcards
(18 cards)
What significant military alliance was formed on April 4, 1949?
NATO
NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
What major event occurred on August 29, 1949, involving the USSR?
USSR successfully tests its first atomic bomb
This event marked the beginning of the nuclear arms race during the Cold War.
When did the Berlin Blockade end?
May 12, 1949
The Berlin Blockade was a significant event in the early Cold War, leading to the Berlin Airlift.
What event started on June 25, 1950?
Korean War begins
This conflict was between North Korea and South Korea, with significant international involvement.
What happened on March 5, 1953?
Stalin dies
His death marked a significant turning point in Soviet politics and the Cold War.
On what date was the Korean War armistice signed?
July 27, 1953
The armistice ended active combat in the Korean War but did not result in a formal peace treaty.
What was the purpose of the Geneva Conference held from April 26 to July 21, 1954?
To resolve the Korean conflict and issues in Indochina
This conference aimed to address multiple conflicts in Asia during the Cold War.
What military alliance was formed in response to NATO on May 14, 1955?
Warsaw Pact
The Warsaw Pact was a collective defense treaty among the Soviet Union and its Eastern European allies.
When was the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) established?
September 8, 1954
SEATO was created to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.
When was the San Francisco Peace Treaty
1951
In 1951 a peace treaty between Japan and the USA was signed- the San Francisco Peace Treaty. Other allied powers (not the USSR) also signed the treaty.
The treaty stated that Japan renounced its claims on any neighbouring territories in the East including Taiwan and Korea. It also returned the sovereignty of Japan
When was the NSC - 68 created
April 1950
The National Security Council Resolution (NSC-68) was a top-secret document that laid out the American national security strategy.
When was MacArthur dismissed (context Korean War)
April 1951
When was the Sino-Soviet alliance
1950
When did the Cold War alliance begin to shift
1953
When was the Federal Republic of Germany accepted into NATO
May 1955
When was the Domino Theory by President Eisenhower set out?
1954
When was the Geneva Conference
July 1954
At the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, the French suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of the communist forces.
This then led to the Geneva Conference of 1954 and the separation of North and South Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh led the North and pro-Western President Diem led the South.
The French withdrew their troops from the North and the Nationalist forces withdrew from the South.
There was a promise of elections in 2 years to vote on the state of the separation.
