The Berlin Wall Flashcards
When did Khrushchev become leader?
1953
When did Eisenhower become leader of America?
1953
When did tensions flare up again?
1958
Why were the Soviets concerned?
because people were leaving East Berlin to West Berlin
How many east Germans left in the first 11 days of August?
16,000
All the members of what department left on the 12th August?
Leipzig University Maths department
How many refugees had left since 1948?
3 million
When was the largest number of people to leave on one day and how many did?
August 12th 1948, 2,400
Between 1949- 1961 how many east German refugees are there?
2.7 million
When did Khrushchev demand for the USA to relinquish occupation?
10 November 1958
What did Khrushchev declare in 1958?
that all of Berlin belongs to East Germany and that the USA troops had 6 months to leave
What happened as result of Khrushchev’s request?
series of summits, conferences and other negotiations that had no resolution
When was the Geneva summit?
May 1959
Did the Geneva summit make progress?
yes
What happened when Khrushchev and Eisenhower meet for a 2nd time in the US?
Khrushchev withdraws his 6 month ultimatum
Where and when do Khrushchev and Eisenhower meet for a 2nd time?
Paris, May 1960
Why did Khrushchev storm out the Paris summit?
because he was told about an American spy plane over Russian soil
When did JFK become leader of America?
1961
What does Khrushchev do when JFK becomes president?
he gives a new 6 month ultimatum
What did Kennedy make clear?
That the USA had free access to the city
What does JFK do as a result of Khrushchev’s ultimatum?
he spends $3.2bn on defence and preparation for war
What does Khrushchev do when he realises that Kennedy wont back down?
Builds the berlin wall
When was the Berlin wall built?
12th August 1961
How many people die trying to cross the wall?
136
