The ‘loss’ of China and the Cold War
I can explain the impact of the ‘loss’ of China on the superpowers during the Cold War.
The ‘loss’ of China and the Cold War
I can explain the impact of the ‘loss’ of China on the superpowers during the Cold War.
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Key learning points
- After 1949, China declared its support for other communist countries.
- The Sino-Soviet Friendship Treaty created an alliance between China and the USSR.
- Communist victory in China was referred to as the 'loss' of China in the US.
- US anti-communism intensified after the 'loss' of China.
- US officials accepted the Domino Theory.
Keywords
Balance of power - the power of different countries and groups of states compared to one another
Sino-Soviet - relating to relations between China and the USSR
Treaty - a written agreement between two or more countries
Alliance - an agreement between countries or political parties to work together to achieve something
Common misconception
US responses to the 'loss' of China were only based on international concerns.
As a democracy, American policy-makers and leaders had to pay attention to domestic opinion as well as international issues. Both of these factors encouraged tough anti-communism after the 'loss' of China.
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