Lesson 16: The Cold War Stalemate 1953-60 Flashcards
1
Q
Who became the new leaders of USA and USSR in 1953
A
Truman = Eisenhower
Stalin = Khrushchev
2
Q
Why was there hope from USSR?
A
Malenkov (chairman of council of ministers in Russia) called for peace for coexistence in 1953
In 1956 Khrushchev openly criticized Stalin
3
Q
How did Khrushev’s aims show he regarded peaceful coexistence differently?
A
- Wanted soviets to remain unchallanged leaders of communism
- Maintain firm control of satellite states in Eastern Europe
- Exapand nuclear strength
4
Q
How did American individuals like John Foster Dulles (the secretary of state) respond?
A
Wanted retaliation on USSR
fully get rid of iron curtain
5
Q
What was President Eisenhower‘s response?
A
Wanted cordial relations,
non-aggressive as he was conscious of USSR nuclear capability
