Cold War- Crises Flashcards
How was Germany and Berlin split after WW2
Germany was divided between France, Britain, USA, and the USSR. Berlin which was in the USSR territory was also split between these four countries
What did USA and USSR disagree on to do with Germany which led to the Berlin Blockade
The USA wanted to introduce democracy back into Germany whereas the Russians wanted a communist state
How did west Germany and West Berlin come to form
The USA convinced Britain and France to join their territory together to form west Germany and the same in Berlin west Berlin. There was now the Allies and the Communists
What did the Marshall aid programme bring to west germany
Allowed for new currency to be introduced. The west of germany was thriving
What was and when did Stalin order the Berlin blockade
Stalin ordered all of the routes into Berlin to be blocked as he wanted to drive the Allies out of Berlin. This was in 1948
How did the Allies get into Berlin
With support from Britain the US started to send planes into Berlin
What did the allies planes of the Berlin blockade contain
Supplies for the people. Each plane had approx 10/20 tonnes of supplies
Why did the soviets not attack the planes during the berlin blockade
To avoid a war
When were the routes opened again
Stalin admitted defeat in 1949 and reopened routes
What were the effects of the Berlin Blockade
Containment stopped communism spreading NATO was formed- North atlantic treaty organisation USA and USSR are now enemies West Germany allied USA
What was NATO (North atlantic treaty organisation)
An organisation to oppose the USSR
Who joined NATO in 1955
West Germany
