Cold War

Question 1

What were the reasons for Soviet antagonism to the West?

Answer 1

• Never forgotten the hostility the West had to the rev.
• Suspicious why the allies took so long to open 2nd front
• Sudden end of lend lease 1945
• USAs unwillingness to share atomic secrets
• Believe capitalist world was close to collapse

Question 2

What political impact did the Cold War have?

Answer 2

Consolidation of Stalin’s rule at home + a restraint on political reform

Question 3

What influence did the Cold War have on foreign policy?

Answer 3

Strengthening of power and influence of the USSR over EE

• although unable to assert authority over Yugoslavia, Greece + Turkey
• Increasing isolation of the USSR from the international community

Question 4

How had Stalin learnt the lessons of Russian history?

Answer 4

Learnt not to fight wars you can’t win

Question 5

What were the economic impacts of the Cold War?

Answer 5

• Beginning of a costly, and eventually, futile arms race