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What was one of the primary objectives of the USSR during the London Conference in November 1947?
What was one of the primary objectives of the USSR during the London Conference in November 1947?
Which individual was tasked with organizing the 'German People’s Congress for Unity and Just Peace' by the Soviets?
Which individual was tasked with organizing the 'German People’s Congress for Unity and Just Peace' by the Soviets?
What accusation did the USSR make against Britain and the United States following the London Conference?
What accusation did the USSR make against Britain and the United States following the London Conference?
What was the stance of Britain regarding the entrance of communists to the London Conference?
What was the stance of Britain regarding the entrance of communists to the London Conference?
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What was the outcome of the London Conference regarding the proposal for a united German government?
What was the outcome of the London Conference regarding the proposal for a united German government?
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Study Notes
London Conference (November 1947)
- The Big Four (US, UK, USSR, France) met to discuss a solution for post-war Germany.
- The US favored Western European integration, while the USSR sought to prevent a German division. The Soviet Union's industrialized area was in the western part of Germany.
- The Soviet Union tried to sway public opinion through Walter Ulbricht, leader of the Socialist Unity Party (SED).
- Ulbricht organized a "German People's Congress for Unity and Just Peace," but only about a third of those in Western Germany were communists, thus not truly representing the people or their opinions.
- Britain denied entry to the Congress attendees.
- The conference ended with the USSR accusing the UK and US of violating the Potsdam Agreement and unfairly preventing their access to reparations.
- Western powers rejected the USSR's proposal for a unified German government controlled by them.
- The West started planning for the creation of a West German state.
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Explore the key decisions and dynamics of the London Conference held in November 1947, where the Big Four discussed post-war Germany. Learn about the differing perspectives of the US, UK, USSR, and France and the implications of their decisions for the future of Germany.
