Chapter 4 (1947-49) Flashcards

Bizonia, currency reform, the Berlin Blockade, NATO

1
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Date of the merging of American and British zones into Bizonia

A

Jan 1947

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2
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Place where country-wide decisions in Germany were made and had to be unanimous

A

Allied Control Council (ACC)

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3
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What did the USSR want for Germany after formation of the 4 zones?

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Soviet centralisation of Germany, whole-Germany communist movement, wanted the Ruhr under joint allied control

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4
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What did the USA want for Germany after the formation of the 4 zones?

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Initial want for joint occupation to work, dislikes soviet desire for a centralised Germany, does not want the Ruhr to be under joint allied control

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5
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Why were Britain and America concerned about the Ruhr?

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Economic importance = at centre of Germany’s economic recovery, Soviet influence = access to further reparations, weaken Germany’s economic recovery and strengthen shift towards communist support

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6
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Date of the formation of NATO

A

April 1949

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7
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Dates of start and end of the Berlin Blockade

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June 1948 - May 1949

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8
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Date of introduction of the new currency into Western zones

A

June 1948

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9
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Date of the start of the Berlin airlift

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June 1948

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10
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Consequences of the Berlin Blockade

A

Division of Europe, catalyst for the creation of NATO, division of Germany and Berlin

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11
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Who was the military governor of the US zone from 1947?

A

Clay

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12
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Name of the currency introduced into the eastern zones of Germany?

A

The Ostmark

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13
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What was decided in June 1948, at the London conference by the western powers?

A

Formation of Trizonia

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14
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Two ways in which the West responded to the Berlin Blockade

A

The Berlin airlift, America sent B-29 bombers to Britain

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15
Q

Who became the first leader of the West German state?

A

Adenauer

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16
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Which two organisations were formed in 1949?

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NATO and Comecon