Formation of NATO

• 1.In April 1949, the USA, Britain, France and nine other Western countries joined together in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
• 2.They agreed that if any member was attacked, all members of NATO would come to its assistance.
• 3.This was a defensive alliance and went further than the Truman Doctrine in committing the USA to helping Western Europe.
• 4.This resulted in an ongoing American military presence in Europe and further emphasised the division in Europe.
• 5.When West Germany joined in May 1955, the Soviet Union responded by forming the Warsaw Pact.
• When was the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation formed?

  April 1949
• What was the main agreement among NATO members?

  If one member is attacked, all assist
• How did NATO differ from the Truman Doctrine?

  NATO committed the USA to help Western Europe
• What was the impact of NATO on American military presence in Europe?

  It resulted in an ongoing military presence
• What did NATO's formation emphasize in Europe?

  It emphasized the division in Europe
• When did West Germany join NATO?

  May 1955
• How did the Soviet Union respond to West Germany joining NATO?

  By forming the Warsaw Pact
• What was the Warsaw Pact?

  A military alliance formed by the Soviet Union
• What was the purpose of the Warsaw Pact?

  To counter NATO's influence in Europe