Potsdam conference - 1945

• What event is the focus of the study material?

  Potsdam Conference 1945
• What change occurred in Eastern Europe after the Allies and before Potsdam?

  Soviet troops occupied Eastern European countries
• What was the status of the Soviet army after Potsdam?

  Soviets continued to build up their army
• Who replaced Roosevelt as President of the United States?

  Harry Truman
• How did Truman's views differ from Roosevelt's?

  Truman was more anti-communist and suspicious
• When was the atomic bomb tested by the Americans?

  16 July 1945
• How did Stalin find out about the atomic bomb?

  He learned during the Potsdam Conference
• Who were the leaders present at the Potsdam Conference?

  Stalin, Truman, and Attlee
• What was decided regarding Germany at Potsdam?

  Germany to be divided into zones
• What was one of the agreements made about Germany's military status?

  Germany to be demilitarized
• What type of government was to be established in Germany?

  Democracy
• What was decided about reparations from Germany?

  Germany to pay reparations, amount not set
• What did the Soviets receive in return for food and fuel?

  4 industrial goods from western zones
• What was agreed regarding the United Nations at Potsdam?

  Full participation in the United Nations
• What agreements were not made at Potsdam?

  No agreement on 'free' elections
• What was not established regarding access to Berlin?

  No access established for Berlin
• How did the atomic bombings affect tensions between the Allies and the Soviets?

  Stalin was angered for not being informed
• What did the tensions lead to regarding Germany's treatment?

  Disagreements on how to treat Germany
• What did the Soviets want for Germany?

  They wanted Germany to be weak
• What did the Allies want for Germany?

  They wanted a strong Germany for trade
• What ideological differences were evident at Potsdam?

  Differences in views on democracy and governance