Germany Flashcards
What was created by the western allies after the Berlin Blockade?
In 1949 May The Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) was created by the USA, Britain, and France just three days after the end of the blockade.
What was the parliament called in the Federal Republic of Germany?
The parliament was called the Bundestag.
What was the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany?
The capital of the FRG was Bonn.
What was the new law established in the Federal Republic of Germany?
The new law was called the Basic Law.
How did the size of the FRG compare to East Germany?
The FRG was much bigger than East Germany.
What country did Stalin create in response to the FRG?
Stalin created the German Democratic Republic (GDR) in October 1949.
Who recognized the German Democratic Republic as a proper country?
Only countries in the Eastern Bloc recognized the GDR as a proper country.
What military alliance was formed by Western powers to oppose the SOVIET UNION
In 1949 April The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) was formed
What was the purpose of NATO?
NATO members agreed to assist any member that was attacked.
What significant change occurred in the USSR after Stalin’s death in 1953?
Nikita Khrushchev succeeded Stalin and criticized his policies, advocating for ‘de-stalinisation’.
What military alliance did the USSR form in 1955?
The USSR formed the Warsaw Pact.
Which countries were members of the Warsaw Pact?
Members included the Soviet Union, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, and East Germany.
What was the Eastern Bloc?
The Eastern Bloc consisted of the countries that were part of the Warsaw Pact.
Who had complete control over the Warsaw Pact?
The Warsaw Pact was under the complete control of the USSR.
