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Which countries were part of the 'Grand Alliance' during World War Two?
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?
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?
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?
What did Stalin vow regarding elections in Poland at the Yalta Conference?
How many zones was Germany divided into after World War Two according to the Yalta Conference decisions?
How many zones was Germany divided into after World War Two according to the Yalta Conference decisions?
What was the total amount of reparations Germany was agreed to pay after World War Two?
What was the total amount of reparations Germany was agreed to pay after World War Two?
Which of the following situations continued to create tension at the Yalta Conference?
Which of the following situations continued to create tension at the Yalta Conference?
What international organization was established at the Yalta Conference?
What international organization was established at the Yalta Conference?
What was the name of the telegram sent by George Kennan to the US government?
What was the name of the telegram sent by George Kennan to the US government?
Where did Churchill deliver his 'Iron Curtain' speech?
Where did Churchill deliver his 'Iron Curtain' speech?
What organization was created in September 1947 by Stalin to control the governments of Eastern European countries?
What organization was created in September 1947 by Stalin to control the governments of Eastern European countries?
Which countries in Eastern Europe became communist after 1945?
Which countries in Eastern Europe became communist after 1945?
What phrase did Stalin use to describe the Marshall Plan?
What phrase did Stalin use to describe the Marshall Plan?
What organization did Stalin establish in 1949 to counter the Marshall Plan?
What organization did Stalin establish in 1949 to counter the Marshall Plan?
What was the name of the military alliance formed in response to the Berlin Blockade?
What was the name of the military alliance formed in response to the Berlin Blockade?
What was the new currency introduced in the Western zones of Germany?
What was the new currency introduced in the Western zones of Germany?
When did the Berlin Blockade officially begin?
When did the Berlin Blockade officially begin?
What was the name of the East German state established by Stalin in October 1949?
What was the name of the East German state established by Stalin in October 1949?
Flashcards
Who were the leaders at the Potsdam Conference?
Who were the leaders at the Potsdam Conference?
The Potsdam Conference of July 1945 was attended by the leaders of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union.
Why did the leaders at the Potsdam Conference struggle to cooperate?
Why did the leaders at the Potsdam Conference struggle to cooperate?
The leaders at the Potsdam Conference had difficulty working together because of differing ideologies and conflicting goals. The US and UK wanted to promote democracy and rebuild Europe, while the Soviet Union aimed to expand its influence and secure its borders.
What was the name of George Kennan's telegram?
What was the name of George Kennan's telegram?
The Telegram sent by George Kennan to the US government in 1946 was called the "Long Telegram".
What was the name of the Soviet Army?
What was the name of the Soviet Army?
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What is a 'satellite state'?
What is a 'satellite state'?
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What was Comecon?
What was Comecon?
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What was the Allied Control Commission?
What was the Allied Control Commission?
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What was Trizonia?
What was Trizonia?
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What was the Deutschmark?
What was the Deutschmark?
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When did the Berlin Blockade begin?
When did the Berlin Blockade begin?
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The Grand Alliance
The Grand Alliance
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Leaders of the Grand Alliance
Leaders of the Grand Alliance
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Tehran Conference 1943
Tehran Conference 1943
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The Second Front
The Second Front
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Yalta Conference 1945
Yalta Conference 1945
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Stalin's promise to Poland and Eastern Europe
Stalin's promise to Poland and Eastern Europe
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United Nations
United Nations
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Germany's defeat in World War Two
Germany's defeat in World War Two
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