The Yalta Conference – Flashcards
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What happened in May 1945?
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Hitler defeated
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What was the purpose of the Yalta conference? When was it?
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to decide what would happen to Europe and Germany after countries freed from Nazi rule. February 1945.
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What leaders were part of the 'big three' (allies), at the yalta conference (feb)? Who was in the group at the Potsdam conference (July)?
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Yalta: Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin.
Potsdam: Atlee, Truman, Stalin
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What was decided about Germany at yalta?
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Germany and Berlin divided into four zones and given to Britain, France, America, and the Soviets.
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What was decided about war criminals at Yalta?
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They would be punished for war atrocities.
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Why was Stalin eager to expand the borders of the USSR (into germany and poland)?
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The USSR suffered greatly in the war, with 20 million dead. Wanted more territory and a larger army to secure safety in future conflict.
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How many soviets died in ww2?
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20 million
