Cold War

Front 1

What was the Grand Alliance?

Back 1

It was a marriage of between the communist USSR and capitalist USA to defeated the Nazis, created in 1941.Once Hitler had been defeated, the Alliance became increasingly uneasy.

Front 2

How was the cold similar to the previous WW1 and WW2?

Back 2

There was an arms race, both sides formed military alliances and both sides used propaganda to persuade their citizens that the military built-up was necessary.

Front 3

What was the sphere of influence?

Back 3

Countries that were influenced by either the USA or the USSR. The USSR would influence Poland, Czechoslovakia, and the Baltic states, Hungary and Romania. This created a line of buffer states between the USSR and the west.

Front 4

When was the Tehran Conference.

Back 4

From Nov to Dec 1943

Front 5

Why was Stalin annoyed at the Tehran Conference in 1943

Back 5

He was annoyed that Britain and the USA had delayed opening a second front in the war. He was convinced they were waiting for the Communist USSR to damage itself fatally in the battle against Nazi Germany before they would intervene.

Front 6

What was decided at the Tehran conference about how to end the war?

Back 6

The Big Three met up to decide how they would finish the war against Nazi Germany. Britain and the USA agreed to open a second front against Hitler. this meant invading Nazi-controlled France to attack Germany, helping Russia.

Front 7

Was there any disagreement in Tehran?

Back 7

There was beginnings of disagreement: Stalin wanted to cripple Germany after the war to prevent it becoming a threat again. Churchill didn't want this and Roosevelt was undecided.

Front 8

What was decided at the conference about Japan?

Back 8

The Soviet Union was to wage war against Japan once Germany was defeated. This would help the Americans who were heavily involved i fighting in the pacific region.

Front 9

Whatwas decided at the Tehran Conference about how to maintain peace after the war?

Back 9

A United Nations organisation was to be set upafter the war.

Front 10

What was decided at the Tehran Conference about Poland?

Back 10

An area of eastern Poland was added to theSoviet Union. At the insistence of Stalin, the borders of post-war Poland wereto be along the Oder and Neisse rivers.

Front 11

Why was Churchill suspicious of Stalin at the Tehran Conference?

Back 11

Churchill was against the Bolshevik takeover andsupported the Whites during the Russian civil war. Also, in April 1943, a massgrave was found with 10,000 Polish officers who had been murdered by theSoviets in 1939.

Front 12

1. When was the Yalta Conference?

Back 12

1. February 1945.

Front 13

1. Who attended the Tehran Conference?

Back 13

The 'Big Three' of Stalin, Roosevelt andChurchill.

Front 14

Who attended the Yalta Conference?

Back 14

1. The 'Big Three' again: Stalin, Roosevelt andChurchill.

Front 15

1. What was the Grand Alliance?

Back 15

1. It was a marriage of convenience between thecommunist USSR and capitalist USA to defeat the Nazis, created in 1941. OnceHitler had been defeated, the Alliance became increasingly uneasy.

Front 16

1. What stage was the war at when the leaders met at Yalta?

Back 16

1. By early 1945, Allied armies were closing in onBerlin, and Germany was close to defeat.

Front 17

1. How did the Big Three get on with each other at Yalta?

Back 17

1. They were in general agreement about most issuesbut Stalin and Roosevelt enjoyed a warm relationship and Churchill feltisolated.

Front 18

1. Did they repeat any agreements from the Tehran Conference?

Back 18

1. Yes, the agreements that the USSR would join thewar against Japan and about the United Nations being set up.

Front 19

What was decided in Yalta about Germany?

Back 19

Germany was to be divided into four zones: US,British, French and Soviet. Berlin was to be divided in the same way. Nazi warcriminals were to be hunted down and prosecuted.

Front 20

How did Churchill try to prevent Stalin dominating Europe after the war?

Back 20

The Big Three agreed at Yalta that countriesliberated from German occupation were to have free elections to choose thegovernment they wanted.

Front 21

How did Stalin try to create a 'buffer zone' at Yalta?

Back 21

It was agreed that eastern Europe would be aSoviet 'sphere of influence'.

Front 22

What disagreements were there at the Yalta Conference?

Back 22

They disagreed on how much Germany was to pay inreparations. Stalin wanted a much higher figure than Churchill or Roosevelt.The decision was delayed until the next conference. They also disagreed aboutPoland - Stalin wanted more of it and to have a 'friendly' Polish government.Roosevelt and Churchill persuaded him to allow free elections in Poland.