Krushchev’s Ultimatum Flashcards
1
Q
When did Khrushchev issue the Ultimatum ?
A
In 1958 Khrushchev issued the Berlin Ultimatum
2
Q
What did Khrushchev accuse the allies of ?
A
Breaking the Potsdam agreement and told them they should leave Berlin within six months suggesting it could become a free city
3
Q
How did the US react and why ?
A
President Eisenhower of the USA was prepared to negotiate
He didn’t want to risk a war over Berlin
4
Q
What happens ?
A
Khrushchev visit is the USA in 1959 as seemed happy and hopeful that a meeting could be held the next year
