Textbook 1001-1004 Flashcards
When did the US / USSR alliance end?
After Germany is defeated.
Philippines gains independence from US in
1946
What nations did the US / USSR race to influence?
Nonaligned nations.
Why did Europe lose power after WWII?
Due to anti-colonial movements.
What did Eleanor say after Roosevelts death?
“Harry [Truman], the President is dead.”
What was Eleanor’s response to Truman’s troubles?
“Is there anything we can do for you [Truman]? You are the one in trouble now.”
What was Truman’s status before his presidency?
He was a nobody and didn’t even earn a college degree.
What did Truman say when he needed prayers?
“Boys, if you ever pray, pray for me now.”
What did Truman say when he learned about FDR death?
“When they told me what happened, I felt like the moon, stars, and planets had fallen on me.”
Who did Truman resemble?
His hero, Andrew Jackson.
What did Truman say about his luck?
“I’m an ordinary human who has been lucky.”
What did Churchill say about Truman?
“I misjudged you. You [Truman] have saved Western civilization.”
What do some say caused the Cold War?
Some say Stalin caused it, others say Truman was too aggressive, but it was inevitable either way.
Who invaded Russia in the first half of the 20th century? How many times?
Germany. twice.
How many million died during germany’s invasion of USSR?
23 million.
What broke the US/USSR alliance?
USSR violated the Yalta Conference agreement.
What did Stalin promise at the Yalta Conference?
Free elections.
What did the Soviets impose in Eastern Europe?
Military/communism in countries they liberated.
What did Churchill say about the Russian front?
“An iron curtain is drawn down upon the Russian front.”
How many of Europe did Soviets imprison from 1945 to 1947?
Half.
What type of governments were created by Soviets in central/eastern Europe?
Puppet governments.
How many Germans, Poles, and Hungarians were relocated or imprisoned?
12 million.
Who was the US diplomat that tried to pressure Soviets with atomic bombs?
Sec. of State Byrnes.
What did Byrnes say about nuclear weapons?
“Nukes position us to dictate our own terms w/ the Soviets.”
Who was the Soviet foreign minister?
Molotov.
What did Truman say about the Russians?
“Pig-headed people are the Russians. And I liked that SOAB.”
