The Cold War 1945-1975 Flashcards
Why did the USA-USSR alliance begin to break down in 1945?
Both countries were worried about the other nation’s aims and this worry led to an increase in fear and suspicion.
What were the outcomes of the Yalta conference?
Germany would be divided into four occupation zones, controlled by the US, France, England and USSR.
What were the outcomes of the Potsdam conference?
The USA and Britain chose to enter France to help the fight, while the USSR agreed to fight Japan once Germany had been defeated.
When was the Potsdam conference?
July 17 - August 2 1945
When was the Yalta conference?
February 4th - Feburary 11th
How did the USSR gain control of Eastern Europe?
The Red Army was mobilized and moved across Eastern Europe, he used Secret Police to nullify opposition.
What was the Iron Curtain?
Speech by Winston Churchill, it was used to symbolise a metaphorical wall that ran through Soviet controlled Eastern Europe to shield them from the rest of the world.
What was the Truman Doctrine?
United States would provide political, military and economic assistance to all democratic nations under threat from external or internal authoritarian forces.
What positives did the Marshall plan introduce?
More positive morale in Europe and to political and economic stability, which helped diminish the strength of domestic communist parties
