why was Germany divided Flashcards
1
Q
what conference was held in 1945 to help decide how to sort Germany after the war
A
potsdam
2
Q
what were the 4 Ds the occupying powers needed to do post 1945
A
denazification
demilitarisation
decentralisation
democratisation
3
Q
what was set up to administer zones
A
allied control council
4
Q
in 1948 what currency was introduced in 3 western allied zones
A
deutsche mark
5
Q
what was the Truman doctrine
A
US foreign policy which would give marshal aid and investment to poorer countries susceptible to communism to stop the spread
6
Q
when was the Berlin blockade
A
1948-49
7
Q
why was Germany divided
A
western powers - currency and Truman, nuclear, aid
economic issues - disagreements over zone administration, weak economy post war, currency
communism - Berlin blockade
