History - Cold war

• What were the origins of the Cold War?

  The origins of the Cold War stemmed from tensions between the USA and USSR after World War II.
• What significant event took place in November 1943?

  The Tehran Conference occurred in November 1943.
• What was the purpose of the Tehran Conference?

  The Tehran Conference was not a plan but a strategy among the "Big Three."
• What happened in February 1945?

  The Yalta Conference took place in February 1945.
• What was discussed at the Yalta Conference?

  The "Big Three" discussed arrangements for the post-war world at the Yalta Conference.
• What significant event occurred in May 1945?

  VE Day was celebrated in May 1945.
• What was agreed upon at the Potsdam Conference in July 1945?

  The "Big Three" agreed to split Germany at the Potsdam Conference.
• What action did the USA take in August 1945?

  The USA dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan in August 1945.
• What was the Grand Alliance during World War II?

  • An alliance between Britain, USSR, and USA
  • Fought together against Hitler's Germany
  • Leaders: Roosevelt (USA), Churchill (Britain), Stalin (USSR)
• What was the nature of the relationship between the USA and USSR during the Grand Alliance?

  Although allies, the USA and USSR were very suspicious of each other.
• What was Stalin's determination regarding Berlin?


  Stalin was determined that Soviet forces should enter Berlin before US forces.
• How many Soviet soldiers died due to Stalin's orders to attack Berlin?

  Approximately 70,000 Soviet soldiers died as a result of Stalin's orders.
• What did the Grand Alliance agree upon regarding Germany and Berlin after the war?


  The Grand Alliance agreed to divide Germany and Berlin after the war.
• What did Stalin want in terms of German military sites?


  Stalin wanted to gain control of important German military sites.
• By the end of April 1945, what had Soviet troops taken control of?

  Large parts of Berlin
• What did Hitler accept by the end of April 1945?


  That Germany was beaten
• How did the relationship between the USA and USSR change after World War II?

  It worsened rapidly, leading to the Cold War
• What term is used to describe the conflict that arose between the USA and USSR?

  Cold War
• What type of conflict was the Cold War?

  It was not a military conflict
• What methods did the superpowers use during the Cold War to influence each other?

  Propaganda, spying, and the threat of war
• What types of military alliances were formed during the Cold War?

  Military alliances with huge arsenals of conventional and nuclear weapons
• Were the nuclear weapons developed during the Cold War ever used between the superpowers?

  No, they were never used between the superpowers
• Why did relations between the USSR and USA deteriorate by the end of 1945?


  There was little trust between them and they had polar opposite set of beliefs: communism and capitalism
• What was the state of trust between the USSR and the West at the start of World War II?


  There was little trust between them
• What two belief systems contributed to the lack of trust between the USSR and the USA?

  Communism and capitalism
• What characterized the Cold War in terms of military actions?

  It was characterized by propaganda, spying, and the threat of war rather than direct military actions.
• What were the ideological differences between communism and capitalism?

  Communism advocates for collective ownership, while capitalism supports private ownership.
• Why was there mistrust between the East and West during the Cold War?

  There was mistrust due to their fundamentally different ideological beliefs.
• Which countries represented capitalism during the Cold War?

  The USA and Britain represented capitalism.
• Which country represented communism during the Cold War?

  The USSR represented communism.
• How did the ideological differences contribute to tension in the Grand Alliance?

  The opposing ideologies created conflict over governance and policy decisions.
• What happened to the tension between the East and West as Nazi Germany's defeat became clear?

  The tension increased due to conflicts over post-war governance in Europe.
• What were the main ideological beliefs of communism and capitalism?

  • Communism:
  • Collective ownership of resources
  • Classless society
  • Capitalism:
  • Private ownership of resources
  • Free market economy
• What were the implications of the ideological differences for post-war Europe?

  • Conflicts over governance
  • Division of Europe into spheres of influence
  • Rise of the Cold War tensions
• What type of political system is described as single-party rule?

  A political system where only one party is allowed to govern
• What is the social structure in a classist society?

  Some people have more power than others due to family background, wealth, and education
• Who owns all property in a communist economy?

  The state
• How does individual ownership differ in a capitalist economy?

  Individuals can own property and compete in business
• What is prioritized in the rights of workers under a communist system?

  The rights of all workers are more important than individual rights
• How is individual freedom viewed in a communist society?

  Individual freedom is valued but limited by majority opinion