Chapter 1 - Relations Flashcards
When was the Yalta conference
4-11 February 1945
What leaders were in the Yalta conference
Stalin, Roosevelt, Churchill
What were the reasons for tension in Yalta
Stalin wanted control over Germany and parts of Europe, while the allies wanted complete freedom within Europe
Stalin wanted Germany to remain weak until it was ready to become communist
Why were relations doomed to fail
Vyachelsav molotov viewed the alliance as extremely anti USSR.
Differences of political ideologies
What happened October 1944
Churchil and Stalin’s ‘percentages agreement’
Was Yalta before or after the end of the war?
Before
When was the Potsdam conference
17 July - 1st August 1945
What leaders were there at Potsdam
Harry S Truman🇺🇸, Clement Attlee🇬🇧, Stalin🇷🇺
What was decided at Yalta
- Germany would be divided into four zones (🇺🇸🇷🇺🇬🇧🇫🇷)
- Berlin would also be divided
- Poland gains land
- Liberated Europe
What was decided at Potsdam
- Germany completely disarmed
- De-Nazification to be carried out
- freedom of speech and press restored
- USSR to receive reparations
What did Truman use to his advantage in Potsdam
The fact that they now have nukes
What did Stalin view the west as
Rivals in dominance for Europe
Conclusions in Potsdam
Very little in planning the future of Europe, created tensions and distrust, viewed eachother as enemies rather than allies
