Chapter 10 Berlin Crisis Flashcards
Why was Berlin a dilemma for kruschev
Berlin is the fish bone for east Germany
Brain drain- approx 2.7million skilled worker flee the east for the west
What did kruschev want to achieve in Berlin
Stability for gdr
End the brain drain
What was the first ultimatum given by kruschev over Berlin and when
November 1958- withdrawal of troops from w Berlin and recognisation of gdr
Where did both sides meet and when after the 1st ultimatum
May-August 1959
Both sides meet at Geneva summit
discusses open skies policy and no decision on Berlin
What happened afterwards at camp David 1959
Talks to disarm Berlin
What did the west consider in 1960 after camp David
Nuclear free zones and USA increase troops
When JFK becomes president what is revieved in June 1961 and where
The 2nd ultimatum by kruschev at Vienna
What happens in August 1961 before the wall
Warsaw pact powers meet
What was the stat before the 13th August (wall) of refugees
40,000 leave
Why did kruschev put the wall up
Pressure from ulbritcht to secure east Germany
When was the wall first put up
13th August 1961
Why was the Paris summer cancelled in may 1960
U2 spy affair
What happened on the 27th October 1961
Stand off between USA and ussr of tanks at check point Charlie
What happened on the 30th October 1961
USSR tests huge nuclear bomb
