1955-1963: The Berlin Crisis Flashcards
(12 cards)
When was the 2nd Berlin crisis
1958-59
Why was the East Gr economy weak in mid 1958
Many people were leaving weakening the economy
When was the Berlin Ultimatum
27th November 1958
What was the Berlin Ultimatum
That West removes occupying forces from Berlin within 6 months for a ‘free city’ or USSR will hand over access routes to Berlin to East Germany
What was the goal of the Berlin Ultimatum
To pressure West into negotiating a settlement or USSR would sign treaty with East Gr
Impact of the 2nd Berlin Crisis
Led to Eisenhower inviting Khrushchev to Camp David talks but U2 spy plane incident prevented answer at Paris
Who became president in 1961
Kennedy
What party was Kennedy
Democrat
What was discussed about Berlin in the Vienna Summit
Us withdrawal from Berlin
Kennedy claim national security of US linked to Berlin
Led to Khrushchev losing his temper
What was a result of Vienna Summit in context of Berlin
Barriers were set up to prevent free movement
Leading to the Berlin Wall
When was the third Berlin Crisis
August 1961
What was the third Berlin Crisis
When the Berlin wall was approved to be built
