London Conference

• What was the purpose of the London Conference of Foreign Ministers in 1947?

  To decide the future of Germany.
• What was the position of the USSR regarding Germany during the London Conference?

  The USSR pushed for a united Germany.
• What was the US's stance on the future of Germany during the London Conference?

  The US accepted that Germany was going to be partitioned.
• What led to the breakdown of the London Conference in 1947?

  The Soviets accused the US of breaking the Potsdam agreement regarding reparations.
• When was the 2nd London Conference held?

  In 1948, six months after the first conference.
• Who was not invited to the 2nd London Conference?

  The Soviets were not invited.
• What was the concern of the French regarding the new German State?

  The French were concerned about the implications of a new German State.
• What significant decision was made on June 7th regarding the Germans in the western zones?

  They were granted permission to set up a democratic, federal Germany.