Cold War Flashcards
Yalta
Stalin to join war against Japan
Germany split into 4 zones
Berlin split into 4 zones
Disagreements at Potsdam
1) Stalin wanted to cripple Germany but Truman didn’t want to repeat TofV
2) Stalin wanted to unite all east European people but Truman was unhappy with this
why were there disagreements at Potsdam
1) since Yalta, where Stalin agreed there would be free elections, Stalin has occupied the territory - Stalin lies
2) new USA president - Truman more aggressive. Announces A bomb trial
What did Stalin gain from Yalta?
Land from Poland
Occupation of Berlin
Eastern Europe was to become a sphere of influence for the USSR
Prisoners of war were returned to USSR
What was the iron curtain?
A term introduced by Churchill
Border between soviet controlled countries and the west
Communism vs capitalism
Why was the Truman doctrine significant
Accepting communism - US prepared to send money and aid to any country. He accepted that east was communist but wanted to stop it spreading
Widespread consequences - leads to nato. USA gave 400 million to turkey and Greece
Communist side was defeated in Greece
Why the Marshall plan?
1) prevent spread of communism
2) restoring economies- wanted to create trading opportunities for us in the future
Gave 13 billion
Why was Berlin a source of tension?
1) split into four sectors - USSR felt that a stronger g would pose a threat. Allies wanted g as a future ally
2) different govts- USSR were communist and had introduced a communist government into east Germany
Allies were capitalist
