Conferences
What was Truman's plan for Japan?
To use the nuclear bomb in mainland Japan.
What was Stalin's response to the 'Iron Curtain' speech?
He compared Churchill to Adolf Hitler.
What were the traits of US' political and economical system? (Just saying capitalism won't suffice)
Partially-controlled free market with private ownership
Liberal democracy, more than one party
What was Truman's reaction to North Korea's attack?
Military support for South Korea and successful urge for UN reaction
What was the conference that Truman attended?
The Potsdam Conference, after Roosevelt's death and Truman's taking office in April 1945
What were the two institutions established in 1949
NATO and Comecon
What was the 'Two Camps' doctrine?
Stalin's idea of dividing Europe into two opposing camps
How did the Korean War end?
With the signing of an armstice but no formal peace treaty.
What amount of reparations did Stalin demand from Germany?
Ten million dollars
What was the name and position of the person assassinated in the Czechoslovakian Coup?
Foreign Minister Jan Masaryk
What are the traits of Stalinist economy? Name 3
Collectivisation
Nationalisation
Five-year plans
What was the name of the North Korean leader at the time? Who did he turn to for permission and support in attacking South Korea?
His name was Kim Il Sung; he turned to Stalin and Mao Ze Dong
What did Stalin demand in return for declaring war on Japan?
The Kurile Islands and South Sakhalin.
What was the situation in Iran after 1945?
Despite earlier agreements Stalin ordered to keep 30k soldiers in Iran; later withdrew after Iran's complaint to UN.
What were the goals of Truman's Doctrine?
Containment of communism in the world through financial and military aid
Financial and military aid for Turkey and Greece
Who was ruling Korea before the war? What was the leadership like?
Synghman Rhee; there was an undemocratic and anti-communist system
What was Stalin's approach to Eastern Europe, Poland and Germany? Name one significant thing for each
Wanted to keep territories USSR gained during WW2
Wanted a pro-Soviet government in Poland and eastern territories
Wants the surrender of Germany and high reparations
What was MacCarthy's significance in US politics (with reference to Truman)?
Criticised Truman for being 'too soft on communism' causing his order to deeply revise defense politics; was a significant factor in the Red Scare
What were the political traits of Stalinism? Name 5
Great Terror
Single party state
Cult of personality
State security
Strict elimination of opposition
Fear-mongering to keep power and support
What did Truman say about the war in Korea after it broke out? Think of the domino effect
That it is significant to defend the non-communist Korea as much as it was to protect Greece earlier, as the communist takeover of one country might lead to the same in others