Yalta To Potsdamn Flashcards
(12 cards)
What event occurred on 7 May 1945?
German surrender
This led to the scheduling of the Potsdam conference.
What was ongoing during the Potsdam conference?
Pacific war
The Allies had the upper hand in the conflict.
Who became president of the USA on 12 April 1945?
Harry Truman
He was extremely anti-communist.
What leadership change occurred in Britain during the Potsdam conference?
Churchill replaced by Clement Atlee
This happened on 26 July 1945.
How did Stalin perceive Clement Atlee?
Weak and unimposing leader
Not taken seriously by Stalin or Truman.
What tactic did Stalin use in eastern Europe?
Promoted communist parties
This was done using the Red Army.
In which countries did Stalin use intimidation tactics?
Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria
All these countries were dominated by communists.
How much reparations did Stalin claim Germany owed the USSR?
$10 billion
This included factories, machines, and supplies.
What significant development did the USA achieve by 16 July 1945?
Successful atomic weapon test
This took place at Los Alamos, New Mexico.
What did Truman mention to Stalin regarding military capabilities?
The US had a new powerful weapon
He did not disclose that it was an atomic weapon.
What information did Stalin’s spies provide him?
USA had developed atomic weapons
This reduced the USA’s need to cooperate with the USSR.
What capability did the USA gain from developing nuclear weapons?
Could defeat Japan without Soviet assistance
Also could use it in a potential war against the USSR.
