The Beginning Of The Cold War

Question 1

Explain the events of the Tehran conference Nov-Dec 1943

Answer 1

USA + Britain = open second front by invading Nazi occupied Europe
SU would declare war On Japan when Germany defeated
Boundaries of Poland- westwards
Poland gain territory from Germany + lose to SU
international body to be set up- settle disputes= UN

Question 2

Explain the events of Yalta conference Feb 1945

Answer 2

Germany when defeated- reduce in size, divided and demilitarised
Pay reparations
Europe to be rebuilt on Atlantic Charter
UN to be set up
SU declare war on Japan
Poland would be in Soviet sphere of influence

Question 3

Explain the events of the Potsdam Conference 1945

Answer 3

Council of Foreign Ministers set up for rebuilding of EU
Nazi party banned
War criminals prosecuted
Germany divided into 4 zones
Beeline divided up aswell
SU to receive 25% of output from other three zones

Question 4

Outcome of conference

Answer 4

Tension increasing
Difference emerging over future of Germany and Eastern EU
Roosevelt’s death led to Truman becoming president - didn’t trust Starlin