The development of the Cold War 1946-55 Q&A

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When and what was the Cominform set up?
The Cominform was set up in September 1947. It was an organisation set up in response to NATO and composes of all of Eastern Europe under the USSR to strengthen their alliance.
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When and what was the Yugoslav-Soviet Split?
It was when Stalin broke relations with Tito as he saw Yugoslav Communists as a threat in becoming the most powerful communists in Eastern Europe.
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What Soviet attack occurred from June 1948- May 1949?
The Berlin Blockade was a Soviet attack that occurred from June 1948-May 1949.
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What were the main causes of the Berlin Blockade?
The main causes of the Berlin Blockade were: The prosperous West in using capitialism. The new currency Deutsche mark introduced in June 1948.
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What were the four things that resulted from the Berlin Blockade?
April 1949: NATO is formed. May 1949: COMECON is formed. August 1949: FRG is established. October 1949: GDR is established.
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When and what was COMECON and the GDR formed?
COMECON was formed in May 1949 and the GDR in October 1949. They were Soviet responses to NATO and the FRG from Western Europe.
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When does Stalin die? Who takes his place?
Stalin dies in March 1953 and Khrushchev takes his place.
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When was the GDR rising?
The GDR rising was in June 1953.
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When was the Warsaw Pact signed and what was it?
The Warsaw Pact was signed in May 1955 and was a military alliance of the communist countries in rival of NATO.
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When and who halts reparations from Americans to the Soviet sector?
General Clay halts reparations from the Americans to the Soviet Sector in 1946.
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Why did General Clay halt reparations from the Americans to the Soviet Sector?
Because the Soviets had refused to supply foodstuffs to their zone as agreed.
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When was Bizonia formed? Who does it consist of?
Bizonia was formed on January 1947 as a single economic unit to help recover Germany economically. It consisted of US and GB.
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Who disapproves of Bizonia?
Stalin and the French disapprove of this plan as they were threatened by the rise of Germany.
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When and what was the Truman Doctrine?
The Truman Doctrine was in March 1947 in response of the Iron Curtain Speech by Churchill, Truman declared that it was the US duty to economically aid those under totalitarian regimes and stick to the policy of 'containment'.
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When what was the Marshall Plan?
The Marshall Plan was made in June 1947 in response to the Truman Doctrine the Mashall Plan aided the European countries who needed financial help, to reduce the spread of communism and boost free trade.
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What was the response of the West of the Berlin Blockade in June 1948-May1949?
As a result of the Berlin Blockade, came the Berlin Airlift in 1948-9. As the Soviets attacked all transport in West Berlin, the Berlin Airlift was the only way supplies could be brought.
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What two other main events did the West make after the Berlin Blockade?
The two things that were established after the Berlin blockade were: NATO and the FRG.
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What was NATO?
NATO was a military alliance of US, Canada and most of Western Europe to defend the West during the Cold War.
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What was the FRG?
The FRG was the Federal Republic of Germany made up in West Berlin.
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What was the Schuman Plan (Steel and Coal) and when was it formed?
The Schuman Plan was the creation of a single authority to control the production of steel and coal in France and West Germany to be opened for membership to other European countries formed in 1950.
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When does the FRG join NATO?
FRG joins NATO in 1955.
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When was the Hallstein Doctrine established and what was it?
The Hallestein Doctrine was made in September 1955 and stated that the FRG was not to recognise the GDR as a separate state.
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Give three examples of conflict and tension during this period.
Germany, Rearming and Nuclear Arms Race.
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Explain each example of conflict and tension. 1. Germany
Germany was the greatest conflict. Disagreements over reparations: four power control, currency and formation of Bizonia. Causes Berlin Blockade and formation of two separate German states.
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2. Rearming
The West focused on Rearming and uniting military strength through NATO and the Brussels Pact (March 1948) Whilst Stalin counter attacks these.
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3. Nuclear Arms Race
USSR detonates first bomb in August 1949 and in 1952 the US develops B52- bombers. By 1953 the USSR has developed a hydrogen bomb.
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