Yalta And Potsdam Conferences Flashcards
When was the Yalta conference?
February 1945
When was the Potsdam Conference?
July-Augst 1945
What did Yalta meeting discuss?
Winning war and government of post-war Europe
What did Stalin want to keep in Yalta?
His territory as a cushion against future German invasions
Why did Potsdam take place?
As there were new rulers
What were the agreements made at Yalta?
. Stalin agreed Russian troops would help America defeat Japan once Hitler defeated
. Germany would be divided into four zones.
. United nations would be set up to keep the peace
. Eastern European countries would hold free elections to set up democratic government
. Borders of Polan would be returned to position in 1921
What were the disagreements at Yalta?
. Stalin expected the free elections to bring about a pro-communist government, but Britain wanted the non-communist London Poles
Who were the London Poles?
Group of politicians who left Poland after German invasion in 1939 and formed a government-in-exile
What were the agreements at Potsdam?
. Germany divided into four zones
. German economy would be run as a whole
. Berlin also divided into four zones, controlled by different countries
. Each country should take reparations of Germany for their own zones
What were the disagreements at Potsdam?
. Soviet Union wanted Germany to pay heavy reparations but Truman was concerned it would make it harder for Germany to recover
. No agreement over government of Eastern Europe
. Truman objected control that USSR had over countries it liberated from Nazi rule
. Truman disagreed over Polish borders, he wanted a government with less communist influence
Who were the leaders at Yalta?
Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill
Who were the leaders at Potsdam?
Truman, Stalin and Atlee
How did Stalin view the Potsdam conference?
Saw it as far easier to get his way with new leaders
what approach to communism did Truman take?
A tough approach
How did Truman try to get an edge on Potsdam discussions?
Delayed conference till A-bomb was ready
