The widening of the Cold War

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Why did the USA begin to strengthen Japan from 1947?
Remained aligned to USA, less vulnerable to communism
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When did China form a military alliance with the USSR?
1950
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When was the San Francisco Peace Treaty?
1951
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What was the San Francisco peace treaty?
In return for it the USA could have military bases in Japan
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When did China fall communist?
1949
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When was the White Paper?
1949
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What did the NSC-68 state?
the USA should increase military capability
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What did the White Paper try to do?
Justify withdrawal from military intervention in China
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When was the NSC-68?
1950
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Who was the leader of North Korea?
Kim Il Sung
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Who was the leader of South Korea?
Syngman Rhee
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Where was Korea divided?
38th Parallel
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When did North Korea invade South Korea?
1950
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When was an armistice signed in Korea?
1953
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When did McCarthyism come to a head?
1950
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How did McCarthy gain influence?
Exploited the anti-communist anxieties in the US
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What were McCarthy's main points?
Truman soft on communism, caused the Korean war & loss of China
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Which group did McCarthy NOT target?
Doctors
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How did the USA remove one potential challenge from the UN?
Did not allow mainland China to take the Chinese seat
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What policies did Eisenhower introduce?
Roll back, Massive retaliation, Brinkmanship
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When was SEATO formed?
1954
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What did Eisenhower want to expand?
Alliance systems
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What was SEATO in response to?
Close sino-soviet relations
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When was West Germany admitted to NATO?
1955
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What did the Warsaw Pact do?
Legitimised the USSR's influence in Eastern Europe
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When was the Geneva Conference?
1954
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What did the Geneva conference do?
Ceasefire Vietnam, 17th Parallel the border
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Who did the US support as the leader of South Vietnam?
Diem
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