1.1 - Conflicting ideologies Flashcards
Aims, Tehran, Percentages and Moscow - Up to L4
1
Q
Why were there tensions between the Great Alliance post-war?
A
- Ideology
- Personalities
- Soviet expansionism
- Atomic weaponry
- Post War objectives
2
Q
What were Stalin’s aims for the USSR?
A
- Reparations for Germany
- Global communism
- Security for USSR
- 3 point post war Europe
3
Q
What were Stalin’s aims for Poland?
A
- Wanted to keep annexed land
- Protect from German attack
- Compensate Poland with German territories
4
Q
Why and when did Stalin dissolve the Comintern?
A
- 1943
- To convince they were against global revolution
- UK saw it as a want to cooperate and reconstruct Europe
5
Q
Why did Stalin want reparations from Germany? (Casualties)
A
25 million casualties
6
Q
What were USA aims post-war?
A
- Promoted free global trade
- Atlantic Charter = UN
- Keep peace with alliances - rid of empire
7
Q
What were Britain’s aims post-war?
A
- Maintain empire and independence
- Remain alliances
- Ensure Poland had a democratic government
8
Q
When and Who attended the Moscow Conference?
A
- October 1943
- UK, USA, USSR and China
9
Q
What was established at the Moscow Meeting?
A
- European Advisory Commission = Finalise plans for post-war Germany
- Declaration of General Security = Proposed creation of world organisation to maintain peace (UN)
- Stalin tells Hull they are going to war against Japan after Germany defeat
10
Q
When and Who attended the Tehran Conference?
A
- 28 Nov to 1 Dec 1943
- UK, USA and USSR
11
Q
What was agreed at Tehran?
A
- Stalin claimed territories that the USSR had annexed land in Poland and Baltic and they’d be compensated with German territory
- Land troops in France rather than Balkans to open second front
12
Q
What did Tehran mean for the USSR?
A
- USSR liberate eastern and south-eastern Europe to turn into Soviet sphere of interest
- This left the Western powers having to recognise USSR’s claims to Poland and the Baltic states
- Could influence entire region with no opposition to claims of the countries
13
Q
When was the Churchill-Stalin meeting and the other name?
A
- October 1944
- Percentages Agreement
14
Q
What were the discussions at the Percentages Meeting?
A
- USSR gained 90% predominance in Romania and 75% in Bulgaria
- Britain received 90% of Greece
- Yugoslavia and Hungary divided equally
15
Q
Why did Churchill dismiss agreements at PA?
A
- He realised Roosevelt would outright reject these ideas creating tensions
- Corresponded to Soviet intention with south and eastern Europe
