The Arms Race And The Warsaw Pact

Question 1

What happened in 1945

Answer 1

USA dropped two atomic bombs on Japan

Question 2

What happened in 1949

Answer 2

SU test first atomic bomb

Question 3

What happened in 1952

Answer 3

USA developed H bomb

Question 4

What happened 1953

Answer 4

Su developed H bomb

Question 5

Significance of arms race

Answer 5

USA thought it could use weapons to deter Su attack
US military figures decided best strategy for war is nuclear weapons
Mid 1950 development of nuclear warheads meant both sides would be destroyed
Resulted to MAD
USA AND SU had to find ways to stop disputes without war

Question 6

Explain formation of Warsaw pact

Answer 6

Collective defence treaty involving SU and other communist countries
Set up May 1955 following West G entry to NATO

Question 7

Significance of Warsaw pact

Answer 7

Two opposing military alliance separated by iron cuts in
Both planned for military action against other
Gave sh direct control over armed forces of ss strengthening grip on EEU