The formation of NATO

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When was NATO formed?
April 1949
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What was the main reason for the formation of NATO from within the US?
went from isolationist to globalism
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Why did Britain and the rest of Europe want an alliance to be formed?
To help make sure Germany didn't start another war which could jeopardize the security of Western Europe
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NATO wasn't formed for military reasons in the US, so why was it formed in the US?
Political defense against communism
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How did the Idea of an Atlantic alliance start NATO and what effect did this have in Europe?
caused NATO to be created due to the threat of communist expansion in Europe; NATO was a reasurance that the US would come to help if communism became a realistic threat
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What did the Soviet Union think about the formation of NATO?
They thought it was an aggressive organisation designed to pressurize states into complying with the interests of Britain and its allies
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What was the Soviet Union's version of NATO called?
The Warsaw Pact
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