Early Cold War

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What was the Yalta Conference in 1945?

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The Yalta Conference was a 1945 meeting of Allied leaders to plan post-war Europe.

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What was the Potsdam Conference?

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Meeting of Allied leaders in 1945 to discuss post-war Europe and Germany's administration.

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What was the significance of the "Declaration of Liberated Europe" issued at the Yalta Conference?

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It promised self-determination and democratic institutions in Europe.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Impact of the Yalta Conference on Eastern Europe?

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It led to Soviet dominance in Eastern Europe.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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Analyze how the outcomes of the Potsdam Conference influenced the early stages of the Cold War.

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They exacerbated tensions over the control of Eastern Europe.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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What was the "iron curtain"?

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A metaphorical division between Eastern and Western Europe.

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What impact did the "iron curtain" have on Europe?

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The 'iron curtain' created a division in Europe that led to political, economic, and social isolation between Eastern and Western Europe.

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What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?

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To contain the spread of communism.

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What was the Marshall Plan?

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A U.S. program providing economic aid to Western Europe after World War II.

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What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Airlift?

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To supply West Berlin with food and fuel during the Soviet blockade.