1. c. Analyze the impact of the military and diplomatic negotiations between the leaders of Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and the United States.

2. Yalta Conference
Potsdam Conference
Big Three
USA: Roosevelt
U.K.: Churchill
U.S.S.R.: Stalin
USA: Truman
U.K.: Atlee
WHEN- February 1945
WHEN- July 1945
WHERE- City of Yalta on the Black Sea
WHERE- Potsdam – a suburb of Berlin
WHAT-
They agreed that Poland, Bulgaria, and Romania would host free elections
Adhering to the Policy of self-determination
Soviet Union occupied these states, Stalin was not compelled to enforce this policy
WHAT
Decide to divide Germany into four zones of occupation – USA, GB, FR, USSR
Stalin also reaffirmed his intentions to enter the war against Japan
(Truman learns that the Atomic bomb has been successfully tested)

3. d. Explain Post-World War II policies and plans for economic recovery, include: The Marshall Plan for Europe, MacArthur’s plan for Japan, and the formation of the United Nations, NATO, and the Warsaw Pact. “iron curtain” Truman Doctrine

4. The Marshall Plan -USA helped rebuild Europe by giving them money
The Marshall Plan -USA helped rebuild Europe by giving them money. increase foreign trade and prevent communism.

5. MacArthur’s plan- plan that would democratize Japan, stimulate economic growth and prevent future Japanese aggression.
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6. the United Nations- an international organization formed in 1945 to increase political and economic cooperation among its member countries. (PEACE)

7. NATO- the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, military alliance of European and North American to strengthen international ties.

8. the Warsaw Pact- military alliance of communist nations in eastern Europe. Organized in 1955 in answer to NATO.

9. “Iron Curtain”- A political barrier of Eastern Europe after WWII, restricting their ability to interact outside the region.

10. Truman Doctrine- President Truman's policy of providing economic and military aid to any country threatened by communism or totalitarian ideology.