1.3 Potsdam Flashcards
1
Q
Attitudes regarding reparations of Germany
A
- USSR suffered damage so wanted to extract as much as possibly
- GB and USA wanted them to be economically safe so could pay for imported food etc
2
Q
Agreement regarding reparations
A
- Take reparations from zones
- GB and the USA gave 10% of theirs to USSR
- USSR = 25%
3
Q
Polish boundary’s concern for GB and USA
A
- Both wanted Oder-Neisse Line for new border
- As prior border gave too much territory to Poland
4
Q
Debate regarding atomic bomb possession
A
- USA could’ve retained nuclear monopoly but could hand control to UN
- However due to Soviets already creating they handed info to UN
5
Q
What was the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission?
A
International control of atomic energy by the UN
6
Q
What were the rules imposed by the UNAEC?
A
- Exchange of info for peace
- Only used for peaceful purposes
- Inspection to prevent secret manufacture
7
Q
Why did the commission break down?
A
- USSR wanted complete destruction however USA denied
- USSR then vetoed plan for commission
8
Q
Truman following Potsdam
A
- Wanted self-determination
- Wanted international economic cooperation
- Convinced USSR would comply with force
9
Q
Stalin following Potsdam
A
- Convinced GB and USA were rivals
- Needed Eastern E for long term security
10
Q
Attlee following Potsdam
A
- Confirmed Stalin was expansionist in Europe
- Realised no long term plan for Germany
