Yalta Conference Flashcard

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What did the "Big Three" Allied leaders agree to do to Germany at the Yalta Conference?

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Divide Germany into 4 parts controlled by the allies

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Which countries were to control the divided parts of Germany?

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U.S., Great Britain, France, Soviet Union

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What was the name of the international organization discussed at the Yalta Conference to ensure a peaceful postwar world?

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United Nations

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What was the hoped purpose of the United Nations as discussed at the Yalta Conference?

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To keep peace between all countries and prevent future wars

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Did Stalin hold up his end of the agreement with the Yalta Conference?

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No, he did not

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What was the main reason Stalin rigged the voting in Poland?

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To make Poland a communist state

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How did President Truman and the U.S. respond to the threat of the Soviet Union and communism?

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By implementing the containment policy, Truman Doctrine, and Marshall Plan

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What was the Truman Doctrine?

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A promise to help countries fight against communism

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What was the purpose of the USA giving money to Greece and Turkey after WWII?

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To stop them from becoming communist

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What did the Marshall Plan aim to achieve in Europe?

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To give money to European countries to repair WWII damage