Cold War Conferences and Events

The video explores the emergence of Cold War tensions post-WWII, focusing on ideological differences between the USA and USSR, key conferences like Yalta and Potsdam, and the impact of leadership changes. It highlights the agreements made and the growing distrust among the Grand Alliance members, leading to the Cold War. The introduction of nuclear weapons added a new dimension to these tensions.

What was the primary ideological difference between the USSR and the Western Allies that contributed to Cold War tensions?

• Religious beliefs

• Economic systems

• Cultural practices

• Military strategies

What was a key topic discussed at the Moscow Conference in 1944?

• The division of Europe into spheres of influence

• The use of atomic weapons

• The creation of the United Nations

• The trial of Nazi war criminals

Which economic institutions were established at the Bretton Woods Conference?

• United Nations and League of Nations

• European Union and NAFTA

• World Bank and International Monetary Fund

• World Trade Organization and NATO

Which conference established the framework for post-war economic cooperation?

• Potsdam Conference

• Moscow Conference

• Bretton Woods Conference

• Yalta Conference

What was a significant outcome of the Yalta Conference?

• The establishment of NATO

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The end of World War II

• The division of Germany into occupation zones

What was a major point of tension at the Potsdam Conference?

• The creation of the League of Nations

• The division of Berlin

• The signing of the Armistice

• The use of atomic bombs on Japan

Which event highlighted the growing distrust between the Allies and the USSR during the Potsdam Conference?

• The formation of the Warsaw Pact

• The signing of the Non-Aggression Pact

• The launch of the Berlin Airlift

• The discovery of the Katyn Massacre

What was the significance of the Katyn Massacre discovery?

• It caused the USA to drop atomic bombs on Japan

• It resulted in the end of World War II

• It led to the formation of the United Nations

• It increased tensions between Poland and the USSR

What was the impact of the Warsaw Uprising on Soviet-Polish relations?

• It resulted in a peace treaty

• It led to accusations against the Red Army

• It caused Poland to join NATO

• It strengthened their alliance

What was a key factor in the breakdown of the Grand Alliance after World War II?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The use of atomic weapons

• The formation of the League of Nations

• The launch of the Berlin Airlift