Gr 12 History Ch 1.1: THE GROUPING OF DEMOCRATIC POWERS: NATO 1949
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How many countries originally signed the NATO agreement?

  • 10
  • 15
  • 20
  • 12 (correct)

    • Which two countries were admitted into NATO in 1952?

  • Poland and Czechoslovakia
  • Spain and Austria
  • Sweden and Switzerland
  • Greece and Turkey (correct)

    • Why was the admission of West Germany into NATO significant?

  • Because of its close proximity to the Soviet Union
  • Because of its commitment to democratic values
  • Because of its strategic location in the Mediterranean
  • Because of its economic and military power in post-war Europe (correct)

    • What was the main reason for NATO's expansion into southeastern Europe?

    <p>To counter Soviet influences in the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of NATO's expansion during the Cold War?

    <p>To promote democratic values and mutual security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) formed in 1949?

    <p>To counteract potential threats from the Soviet Union and its allies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle enshrined in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty?

    <p>Collective defense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of NATO's initial strategy?

    <p>To defend against Soviet aggression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR)?

    <p>To oversee NATO's strategic and operational planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is expected from NATO member states?

    <p>To provide military contributions, political, and economic support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR)?

    <p>General Dwight D. Eisenhower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of NATO's collective defense principle?

    <p>To defend any member that might come under attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the head of NATO?

    <p>The Secretary General of NATO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind NATO's expansion into southeastern Europe?

    <p>To counterbalance Soviet influence in the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of West Germany's admission into NATO in 1955?

    <p>It recognized West Germany's central geographic position in Europe and its potential as a major economic and military power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of NATO's initial membership expansion?

    <p>To strengthen the alliance's presence in the Mediterranean and provide a strategic counter to Soviet influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Greece and Turkey's admission into NATO in 1952?

    <p>It recognized the strategic importance of the southeastern flank of Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary benefit of NATO's expansion?

    <p>It bolstered the alliance's presence in the Mediterranean and provided a strategic counter to Soviet influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of NATO's collective defense principle?

    <p>To deter Soviet aggression through a credible threat of military action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR)?

    <p>To oversee NATO's strategic and operational planning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of NATO's collective defense principle?

    <p>It commits NATO member states to mutual defense in response to an attack.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of NATO's leadership structure?

    <p>To oversee NATO's strategic and operational planning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of NATO's use of force principle?

    <p>To deter Soviet aggression through a credible threat of military action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of shared responsibility among NATO member states?

    <p>It ensures that the burden of defense is shared among all member states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of NATO's collective security arrangement?

    <p>To bolster mutual defense among its member states and counteract potential threats from the Soviet Union.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of NATO's leadership structure?

    <p>It oversees NATO's strategic and operational planning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of NATO's collective security arrangement?

    <p>To counteract potential threats from the Soviet Union and its allies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of NATO's collective defense principle?

    <p>It commits members to mutual defense in response to an attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR)?

    <p>To oversee NATO's strategic and operational planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of shared responsibility among NATO member states?

    <p>It ensures that the burden of defense is shared among all participants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of NATO's use of force principle?

    <p>To defend member states against potential threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of NATO's leadership structure?

    <p>To provide strategic and operational planning for NATO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty?

    <p>It commits members to mutual defense in response to an attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of NATO's collective security arrangement in the context of the Cold War?

    <p>To counteract potential threats from the Soviet Union and its allies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary strategic implication of NATO's expansion into southeastern Europe?

    <p>To counterbalance the influence of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of West Germany's admission into NATO in 1955?

    <p>It recognized West Germany's potential as a major economic and military power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind NATO's initial membership expansion?

    <p>To provide security guarantees to vulnerable nations in Western Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary benefit of NATO's expansion into the Mediterranean region?

    <p>It provided a strategic counter to Soviet influences in the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of NATO's strategic evolution during the Cold War?

    <p>To create a collective defense against potential threats from the Soviet Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

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