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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>To defend against Soviet aggression (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is expected from NATO member states?

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

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

<p>General Dwight D. Eisenhower (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the head of NATO?

<p>The Secretary General of NATO (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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. (C)</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. (B)</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. (B)</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. (C)</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. (A)</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. (C)</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. (C)</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. (B)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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