Growing tensions in cold war Flashcards
(17 cards)
How many Soviets died in WW2
Over 20 million.
What was Stalin’s aim after WW2
Safeguard and rebuild his country. Take advantage of the weakened military situation in Europe and assert communist influence and power.
How many times had Russia been invaded from the West and what were those times.
- Germany in WW1
- Non-communist forces helping the whites during the Russian revolution.
- Germany in WW2.
What did Stalin want to create after WW2
A buffer zone.
What did Stalin want to do with Polish land after WW2.
Keep all of the land gained during the Nazi-Soviet pact in 1939.
What was the soviet Sphere of influence
Where stalin wanted to use his red army to maintain his power-base in Europe.
What was roosevelt’s attitude in 1945?
Roosevelt wanted the four most powerful countries (Great Britain, China, USA and USSR) to act as ‘policemen’ that would maintain world peace.
He supported the idea of the United Nations which would maintain world peace and provide a strong Security Council which would work to ‘police’ disputes.
What did Roosevelt believe about Poland?
In opposition to Stalin, Roosevelt believed that Poland should be given self-determination and should be able to be free to govern itself.
What did Roosevelt believe about decolonisation and free trade?
He believed decolnisation should be a big part of Post- war aims and promoted free trade.
When did Roosevelt die and who replaced him?
April 1945,Harry Truman.
What was Harry Truman’s view on the USSR when he took over?
He didn’t want to be so heavily involved in foreign affairs became more hostile towards the USSR.
What was Churchills attitude to Poland post ww2.
Wanted to protect the territorial integrity and self- determination of Poland. he wanted free elections.
When, where and who was involved in the percentages agreement?
Churchill and Stalin in Moscow in 1944.
What did the percentages agreement state?
Greece, Britain would have 90% interest to the USSR’s 10%.
In Romania, the percentages would be USSR 90% and Britain 10%.
For Hungary and Bulgaria, Churchill agreed to 20% interest to USSR’s 80%.
When did Churchill get replaced and who did he get replaced by?
July 1945 by Clement Atlee.
When was the Yalta Conference?
February 1945
