The success of blitzkrieg depended mainly on superiority in?: A) zeppelin production. B) air power plus mobile ground troops. C) manpower. D) chemical weapons. E) naval power.
The chief argument between Truman and Stalin at Potsdam in July, 1945, was over?: A) free elections in eastern Europe. B) the numbers of tanks Americans and Russians could keep in Europe. C) whether Russian Jews would be compensated for the Holocaust D) what to do with German prisoners of war. E) whether or not the Soviet Union would join the United Nations.
What were Tehran, Yalta, and Potsdam like? What were some decisions made there that would lead us towards the Cold War?
-Felt slighted during WWI and WWII (Archangel mission, Casablanca decision) -No input on A-Bomb, third wheel to USA-Britain bromance -Desired buffer zone -Saw Stalin as someone who thwarted plans of self- determination -”Iron Curtain” Speech by Churchill
East Germany stinks - Stalin doesn’t want to update -- Why?
What is US policy during the Cold War?
Containment - prevent spread of communism Truman Doctrine - formally est. containment; Aid to Greece and Turkey (financially support those who resist communism)
Marshall Plan - Prevent communism through $$$ Leads to some economic recovery in Eu. Doesn’t aid any Eastern nations