Post-WWII Division of Germany Quiz

What was the main reason Stalin opposed Churchill's idea of restoring Austria-Hungary?

• He was in favor of a unified Germany.

• He wanted to annex Bavaria himself.

• He supported the Morgenthau Plan.

• He wanted to maintain control over Hungary.

During the Yalta Conference, why did the British become less enthusiastic about dividing Germany?

• They lacked the financial resources for occupation.

• They wanted to avoid conflict with the Soviets.

• They preferred a unified Germany.

• They were influenced by the Morgenthau Plan.

What was the Morgenthau Plan's proposal for Germany?

• To annex Germany to the Soviet Union.

• To establish a communist government in Germany.

• To divide Germany into North and South Germany.

• To create a single unified Germany.

Why did the Allies eventually abandon East Germany to the Soviet sphere?

• They wanted to focus on rebuilding West Germany.

• They believed it would lead to a peaceful Europe.

• They had no interest in East Germany's resources.

• They wanted to avoid further conflict with the Soviets.

What was the primary reason for the division of Germany into East and West?

• To satisfy the demands of the United Nations.

• To prevent future wars in Europe.

• Due to rising Cold War tensions.

• To implement the Morgenthau Plan.