History: The Cold War tensions

• what is comniform?

  Also known as the communist infomation burea was estabilised in 1947.Uts goal was to strengthen soviet influence in Eastern Europe and promote the spread of communism
• What was the long telegram?

  George kennan outlining his views on the soviet union trying to enforce communist values and inherently expansion
• What was the role of the USA and Great Britain during the Cold War?

  They were the leading capitalist countries
• What did Stalin do to strengthen his power?

  Centralized power and implemented economic reforms
• What were Stalin's economic reforms called?

  Five-Year Plans
• What was the goal of collectivization under Stalin?

  To merge agricultural farms and increase production
• When did the Yalta Conference take place?

  February 4-11, 1945
• What was the purpose of the Yalta Conference?

  To prepare for the end of World War II
• Who attended the Yalta Conference?

  Churchill, Stalin, and Roosevelt
• What was the Yalta Conference seen as?

  The high point of inter-allied cooperation
• What were the differing objectives of Churchill and Roosevelt compared to Stalin at Yalta?

  Collective security vs. Soviet expansion
• What did Churchill and Roosevelt want to establish after the war?

  An international policy of collective security
• What international organizations did Churchill and Roosevelt aim to create?

  The United Nations, IMF, and World Bank
• What did the USSR seek for security after the war?

  Expansion of Soviet influence in Eastern Europe
• How did the objectives of the USSR differ from those of the USA and Britain?

  USSR wanted expansion, USA wanted cooperation
• What did Churchill and Roosevelt want for Germany?

  German reconstruction and re-education
• What was the purpose of denazification?

  To de-radicalize German society away from Nazism
• What was the USSR's main objective at Yalta?

  To expand Soviet influence, not through cooperation
• How did the USSR plan to expand its influence?

  Through Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
• What was the significance of the Eastern Bloc?

  It represented Soviet satellite states in Eastern Europe
• What did Stalin want for Germany?

  To keep Germany weak and prevent reconstruction
• Who were the leaders referred to as the Big Three?

  Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin
• What was Churchill's view on Stalin?

  He lacked trust in Stalin's intentions
• What was the Percentages Agreement about?

  Control and influence over Eastern European states
• When did the Potsdam Conference take place?

  July 17 to August 1, 1945
• What major change occurred in leadership before Potsdam?

  Roosevelt died and Truman became president
• What was agreed upon regarding Germany at Potsdam?

  Germany was to be disarmed and demilitarized
• What was the process of denazification?

  De-radicalization of German society post-war
• What were the Nuremberg Trials?

  Trials for Nazi leaders for war crimes
• What reparations did the USSR receive?

  Reparations for loss of life and destruction
• What was the outcome of the Potsdam Conference regarding cooperation?

  It did little to reinforce international cooperation
• How did Truman's view of Stalin differ from Roosevelt's?

  Truman was more suspicious of Stalin
• What did Potsdam set the stage for?

  The beginning of the Cold War
• What regions did the USSR aim to influence post-war?

  Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
• What were the main objectives of the USSR at Yalta?

  • Expand Soviet influence in Eastern Europe
  • Seek security through territorial expansion
  • Cooperate with Western powers to some extent
• What were the key differences between Roosevelt and Truman regarding the USSR?

  • Roosevelt was optimistic about cooperation
  • Truman was more suspicious and distrustful
  • Different approaches to post-war Europe
• What were the main outcomes of the Potsdam Conference?

  • Germany to be disarmed and demilitarized
  • Establishment of international criminal justice
  • Limited cooperation among the Allies
• What were the criticisms of the Nuremberg Trials?

  • Seen as victor's justice
  • Questions about fairness and bias
  • Debate over legitimacy of the trials
• How did U.S. presidents Truman, Eisenhower, and Johnson view communism?

  They were skeptical of its growth and spread
• What was Churchill's view of Stalin?

  He didn't entirely trust Stalin