13 Questions
What was the main reason Stalin wanted to keep the territory he had won from the Nazis?
To establish a buffer zone against further Western Europe attacks
What was one of the key agreements made at the Yalta Conference regarding Germany?
Dividing Germany into four zones: US, British, French, and Soviet
Why did the western allies fear Stalin's desired border for Poland?
They feared it would be a Soviet-controlled government
What did the western powers persuade Stalin to agree to regarding Poland?
Allow free elections in Poland
Why were the western allies unsure if Stalin would honor his agreement about free elections in Poland?
Stalin wanted a 'friendly' Polish government under his control
What was one of Stalin's main intentions during the Potsdam Conference?
To rule the countries instead of holding elections for new leaders
Why was Truman unhappy with Stalin's actions in Poland after the conference?
Stalin had set up a Communist government in Poland against promises made at Yalta
Which leader felt isolated during the Potsdam Conference?
Churchill
What did Truman see as a threat to peace after the conference?
Soviet Union's Red Army
What was one of the key issues that Truman disagreed with Stalin about?
Setting up a Communist government in Poland
Why did Truman have a 'get tough' policy against Stalin after the conference?
Because Stalin was increasing his armed forces
What did Stalin want in terms of control over Eastern Europe?
He wanted them under Soviet control without elections
What technological advancement angered Stalin post-conference?
American's testing of the atomic bomb without his knowledge or involvement
Explore the key decisions and outcomes of the Yalta Conference that took place in February 1945 between Joseph Stalin, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill. Learn about the agreements made regarding post-war Europe and the division of Germany.
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