Cold War Key Events Flashcards
(42 cards)
What were the key factors in Tehran (Nov 1943)
. Decided to fight Nazis on 2 fronts
. USSR would declare war on Japan after Germany defeat
. Poland given more from Germany but loose some from USSR
Key factors of Yalta (Feb 1945)
. Poland should be in Soviet Sphere. (Disagreement, tension)
. Take away some of Germany’s land.
What was the dig disagreement in Potsdam ( Jul 1945)
USSR took away loads of money from their part in Germany, making people suffer. Us and Uk were unhappy with this.
What did Keenan say in the Long Telegram (Feb 1946)
. Soviets were the greatest threat that the US has faced.
. Must be stopped
. Can be done without going to war
What did the Novikov Telegram say (Sept 1946)
. US wanted to dominate the world
. US had no interest in cooperation
. American public have prepared for war
What Impacts did the Marshall plan have on
. Helped Europe Recover
. USSR was furious as US attempt to cause split and division in Europe.
. Stalin said East Europe should refuse it.
What was Dollar Imperialism
. Stalin used to expand empire
. Set up ‘Comecon’
. Made countries refuse Marshall Plan
What was Cominform (1947)
. A political organisation which enabled Stalin to have power in different countries and control the Satellite State.
What was Comecon (1949)
. An indirect response to the Marshall plan which saw Stalin support members of his Eastern Bloc economically and arrange trading deals.
What was the Berlin Blockade (Jun 1948-May 1949)
Stalin blockaded Trizonia off from West Berlin along the Soviet Zone Border.
What was the features of the Berlin Airlift
. Lasted 318 days
. 275,000 flights
. Gave 1.5 million supplies to part of Soviet occupied Germany due to their limited food and attempt to spread Capitalism
When Stalin dies 1953, what is the new leader Khrushev motive toward the US
He wants peaceful coexistence
Wanted De-Stalinisation
How did the Hungarian Uprising start
. Hungary was sick of being under communism and the dictatorship and wanted change which lead to Soviet invasion.
Effects for Hungary in uprising
- 2,500 deaths with 200,000 fleeing to Austria
- New Government were under control of Soviet Army
Effects for Soviets (Hungary)
7,000 soldiers killed
Worsened Relations with the US
What was the 6 month withdraw of Berlin (Nov 1958)
Soviets believed Berlin belonged to the East and gave US 6 months to withdraw troops
What happened at Geneva Summit (May 1959)
Representatives of both leaders agree to come to a meeting to discuss it
Camp David (sep 1959)
Khrushchev and Eisenhower meet and Khrushchev believes they can work together and withdraws 6 month plan.
Paris Summit (May 1960)
Khrushchev wants an apology for US spying on them but Eisenhower refuses leading to Khrushchev walking out.
Vienna Conference (Jun 1961)
JFK was president, Khrushchev puts 6 month ultimatum again.
Why was the Berlin Wall built (Aug 1961)
Would solve refugee problem and wouldn’t force America to leave
What does JFK say in his speech in Berlin (1963)
That he is a Berliner and if Soviets attack West Berlin you are attacking America.
Main features of the Bay of Pigs invasion (apr 1961)
Was a failed secret invasion of Cuba by the CIA as the US were threatened by having a communist country at their doorstep.
Why did the Cuban Revolution start (1959)
Cuba were allies with US but revolution other threw pro america government. In response America banned import of sugar threatening their economy and USSR came and helped them with economic aid.
