formation of NATO Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
what does nato stand for?
A
north atlantic treaty organisation
2
Q
when was nato established?
A
1949
3
Q
who were the members of the western bloc?
A
usa, france, britian and 9 other western countries
4
Q
what was the agreement made by nato?
A
an armed attack against one/more of those in europe or north america shall be considered an attack against them all
5
Q
what did the agreement do?
A
place the members under the protection of the usa
6
Q
what did the truman doctrine say?
A
that aid would be offered to threatened nations
7
Q
how did the establishment of nato take what the truman doctrine said further?
A
it led to an american presence in europe that continues today
