Yalta Conference 1945: Stalin, Roosevelt & Churchill
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What was the main reason Stalin wanted to keep the territory he had won from the Nazis?

  • To create a zone for nuclear testing
  • To build a military base for future invasions
  • To use it as a trade route with Asia
  • To establish a buffer zone against further Western Europe attacks (correct)

    • What was one of the key agreements made at the Yalta Conference regarding Germany?

  • Handing over full control of Germany to the Soviet Union
  • Giving Germany to France as a protectorate
  • Dividing Germany into four zones: US, British, French, and Soviet (correct)
  • Leaving Germany without any zones of control

    • Why did the western allies fear Stalin's desired border for Poland?

  • They wanted Poland to be part of Germany
  • They feared it would be a Soviet-controlled government (correct)
  • They believed Stalin was trying to expand his territory
  • They thought it was too close to Western Europe

    • What did the western powers persuade Stalin to agree to regarding Poland?

    <p>Allow free elections in Poland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were the western allies unsure if Stalin would honor his agreement about free elections in Poland?

    <p>Stalin wanted a 'friendly' Polish government under his control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Stalin's main intentions during the Potsdam Conference?

    <p>To rule the countries instead of holding elections for new leaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Truman unhappy with Stalin's actions in Poland after the conference?

    <p>Stalin had set up a Communist government in Poland against promises made at Yalta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leader felt isolated during the Potsdam Conference?

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

    What did Truman see as a threat to peace after the conference?

    <p>Soviet Union's Red Army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key issues that Truman disagreed with Stalin about?

    <p>Setting up a Communist government in Poland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Truman have a 'get tough' policy against Stalin after the conference?

    <p>Because Stalin was increasing his armed forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Stalin want in terms of control over Eastern Europe?

    <p>He wanted them under Soviet control without elections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technological advancement angered Stalin post-conference?

    <p>American's testing of the atomic bomb without his knowledge or involvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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