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 they 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 and further 15% in exchange or a supply of food and materials from the Soviet zone
- Soviets gained extra 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 peaceful ends
- Control of atomic energy only used for peaceful purposes
- Inspection to prevent secret manufacture
7
Q
What was the Soviets plan regarding the UNAEC?
A
At the Moscow Conference in December 1945, the Soviets agreed the the establishment however insisted it should report to the Security Council and not the Assembly so the Soviets could use their veto power
8
Q
Why did the commission break down?
A
- Mistrust between the powers
- USSR wanted complete destruction however USA denied
- USSR then vetoed plan for commission
9
Q
Attlee following Potsdam
A
- Confirmed Stalin was expansionist in Europe
- Realised no long term plan for Germany
- FP focused on anti communist Soviet stance
- He supports agreements at Potsdam but in the short term realised it weakened Germany without any long term plan
10
Q
Truman following Potsdam
A
- Wanted post war world based on self-determination
- Wanted international economic cooperation
- Convinced USSR would comply with force
11
Q
Stalin following Potsdam
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- Convinced GB and USA were rivals
- Needed Eastern E for long term security
