Khrushchev’s Berlin Ultimatum

• 1.To end the refugee problem, Khrushchev wanted Berlin to become part of East Germany and for western powers to leave.
• 2.In November 1958, Khrushchev demanded that the Western countries should recognise East Germany as an independent country but they refused.
• 3.On 27 November he issued his ultimatum.
• 4.This demanded that Western troops should leave Berlin and Berlin should become a free city.
• 5.If the West had not agreed within six months, Khrushchev said he would hand over control of all routes into Berlin to the government of East Germany.
• 6.The West was outraged and accused Khrushchev of trying to spread communism.
• 7.They did however agree to a number of summits to discuss the problem.
• What did Khrushchev want to happen to Berlin?

  He wanted Berlin to be part of East Germany
• What did Khrushchev demand from Western countries in November 1958?

  He demanded recognition of East Germany's independence
• What action did Khrushchev take on 27 November 1958?

  He issued an ultimatum
• What did Khrushchev's ultimatum demand regarding Berlin?

  Western troops should leave and Berlin be free
• What would happen if the West did not agree within six months?

  Khrushchev would hand over control to East Germany
• How did the West react to Khrushchev's ultimatum?

  They were outraged and accused him of spreading communism
• What did the West agree to do in response to the situation?

  They agreed to a number of summits to discuss