1940's Flashcards

(20 cards)

1
Q

What was agreed at Yalta?

A

4th-11th Feb 1945
> Division of Germany
> UN Ratified
> USSR and Polish land
> Declaration of liberated europe

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2
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What was agreed at Potsdam?

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17th July - 11th August 1945
> Denazification
> Free speech, press, religious tolerance
> Decentralisation of political system
> Reparations to US

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3
Q

How did the Soviets take power in Bulgaria?

A

Gradualisation, manipulation, forced removal

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4
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How did the Soviets take power in Poland?

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> Pro-Stalin Lublin Govt
Appeared as free electionsw - other parties weakened

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5
Q

When was Kennan’s Long Telegram?

A

February 1946

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6
Q

When was Cominform created?

A

September 1947

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7
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What was the Truman Doctrine?

A

March 1947
> Protect democracy and freedom
> Antagonise Communists
CONTAINMENT

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8
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What was the Marshall Plan?

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> Economic aid to over 16 countries
$13.5 bn over 5 years
Restore strength to European nations

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9
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What were the Paris negotiations?

A

> July 1947
Plans for Marshall Aid
Sovs wanted the aid without the terms - nope

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10
Q

Consequences of Marshall plan on E/W Relations?

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> End of Sov attempts to coop with US
Sept 1947 - Cominform
Zhdanov Doctrine

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11
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What was the Zhdanov Doctrine?

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World in two camps -> Imperialists and democrats

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12
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When were Bizonia and Trizonia created?

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> January 1947
April 1949

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13
Q

What were the US, UK and USSR intentions in Germany?

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US - Independence, econ security, safety
UK - Modernisation, econ recovery
USSR - Com dominance

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14
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Why did the Berlin Blockade Occur?

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> Introduction of Deutschmark to WB in 1948

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15
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What was the Berlin Blockade?

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> Sovs made new currency, blocked Berlin
W Allies had to change policy or quit Berlin
Airilift via 3 corridors
Stalin wanted to prevent a two-part Germany

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16
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When was the London Conference and what was its significance?

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> Broke up 15th Dec 1947
–> Sov accused US of violating PDam agreements
–> W refused Sov proposals to form a G Govt
CREATION OF A WEST GERMAN STATE

17
Q

Why did the Western Bloc emerge?

A

> Collapse of London Conference
Brussels Pact and Est. of Western Union
Marshall aid
B Blockade
Creation of NATO
Creation of FRG and GDR

18
Q

When was NATO created and what was it?

A

April 1949
> Mutual defence alliance
> Complimented containment

19
Q

When was the the Federal Republic of Germany created?

A

> Sept 1949
Adenaur = Chancellor
west germany

20
Q

When was the GDR created?

A

> Oct 1949
Constitution hid one-party dictatorship