World War Two - Grand Alliance and Aftermath
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Which countries were part of the 'Grand Alliance' during World War Two?

  • UK, Germany, USSR
  • France, USA, USSR
  • UK, USA, USSR (correct)
  • Italy, USA, UK

    • What was the significance of the Tehran Conference in November 1943?

  • It marked the beginning of the Cold War.
  • It was the first meeting of the 'Big Three'. (correct)
  • It resulted in the division of Germany.
  • It established NATO.

    • What was decided about Poland's borders at the Tehran Conference?

  • Poland's borders were to be redrawn entirely.
  • Poland would maintain its pre-war borders.
  • Poland would lose land to the USSR and gain land from Germany. (correct)
  • Poland would gain land from the USSR.

    • What did Stalin vow regarding elections in Poland at the Yalta Conference?

    <p>Free elections would be held.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many zones was Germany divided into after World War Two according to the Yalta Conference decisions?

    <p>Four zones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total amount of reparations Germany was agreed to pay after World War Two?

    <p>$20 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following situations continued to create tension at the Yalta Conference?

    <p>Discussions on Poland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What international organization was established at the Yalta Conference?

    <p>The United Nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the telegram sent by George Kennan to the US government?

    <p>The Long Telegram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Churchill deliver his 'Iron Curtain' speech?

    <p>Missouri</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organization was created in September 1947 by Stalin to control the governments of Eastern European countries?

    <p>Information Bureau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries in Eastern Europe became communist after 1945?

    <p>Poland and Hungary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phrase did Stalin use to describe the Marshall Plan?

    <p>Capitalist Conspiracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organization did Stalin establish in 1949 to counter the Marshall Plan?

    <p>Comecon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the military alliance formed in response to the Berlin Blockade?

    <p>NATO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the new currency introduced in the Western zones of Germany?

    <p>Deutschmark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Berlin Blockade officially begin?

    <p>June 1948</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the East German state established by Stalin in October 1949?

    <p>German Democratic Republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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