Us, British, USSR relations

Cards (30)

  • What year did the tensions at Yalta occur?
    1945
  • Who were the main leaders involved in the Yalta Conference?
    Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin
  • What was a significant outcome of the Yalta Conference?
    Breakdown of the grand alliance
  • What was a key issue discussed at Potsdam?
    Denazification of Germany
  • What did Molotov claim regarding reparations from Germany?
    USSR wanted $10 billion in reparations
  • What did Churchill and Roosevelt desire regarding security?
    They wanted to see collective security
  • How did the USSR view security in relation to its influence?
    Through expansion of Soviet influence
  • What international economic policies were created post-war?
    IMF and World Bank
  • What was Stalin's goal regarding Germany's economy?
    To keep Germany economically weak
  • How did Roosevelt's view of the USSR differ from Churchill's?
    Roosevelt was optimistic, Churchill was suspicious
  • What was agreed upon regarding Berlin?
    Berlin would remain divided
  • What was the USSR's commitment regarding Eastern Europe?
    To host free elections
  • What were the Nuremberg Trials?
    Trials for Nazi soldiers' war crimes
  • What was the outcome of reparations for the USSR?
    Only 0.6% was ever repaid
  • Was there a long-term agreement for the reunification of Germany?
    No long-term agreement existed
  • What were Western alliances concerned about?
    Soviet influences in Eastern Europe
  • How did Truman's view of Stalin differ from Roosevelt's?
    Truman was less trusting than Roosevelt
  • What was a consequence of the common enemy being gone?
    Destabilization of the grand alliance
  • What was a significant turning point in 1946 for the Cold War?
    Deteriorating relations between Stalin and Truman
  • How did Stalin react when faced with opposition?
    He backed down quickly
  • What was the West concerned about in the Middle East?
    Growing Soviet control in Iran
  • What did Kennan's long telegram emphasize?
    Minimizing risk of US depression
  • What did James Byrnes urge the Iranian PM to do?
    Resist Soviet advances
  • What approach did Kennan prefer in dealing with the USSR?
    Confrontation rather than cooperation
  • What did Kennan believe was necessary for Soviet compliance?
    Offensive reaction was necessary
  • How did Stalin view the USA and its alliances?
    As rivals for dominance in Europe
  • What was Stalin's justification for the Red Army's presence?
    To maintain influence in satellite states
  • What stance did Stalin take regarding communism?
    Focused on an pro-communist stance
  • What was Stalin's concern regarding Germany's future?
    Lack of long-term plans for Germany
  • What issue arose from Stalin's failure in Poland?
    Failure to implement free elections