GCSE History: Internation Relations (Cold War)

• Attended by Churchill (UK), Roosevelt (USA) and Stalin (Russia)
• During WW2, so mainly about battle tactics etc.

• Agreements:
  • GB and USA agreed to open up 2nd Front
  • USSR was to invade Japan after defeating Japan
  • An area of E. Poland was to become Soviet property.

• Disagreements:
  • WHEN they should invade Poland. Stalin believed that the UK and USA were waiting for the USSR to be severly damaged before opening 2nd Front. 
  • Churchill was supsicious of Stalin. Thought USSR troops would stay in liberated countries.
  • Polish border - Stalin wanted some of Poland

• Effects on Relations between USA and USSR:
  • Worsens relations as the disagreements increased distrust and suspicion between the countries.

• Attended by Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin.
• Just before end of war, and Allies knew they were going to win.
• Met to discuss what to do with Germany after war.

Agreements:

• Division of Germany into 4 sectors (USA, French, USSR and British)
• To divide Berlin in same way.
• Liberated countries under Soviet protection and have free elections
• USSR would fight Japan

Disagreements:

• How much USSR got in reparations. Stalin wanted a larger amount as Russia had lost the most. 
• Poland - Stalin wanted Polish borders to be moved West.
• "Soviet-friendly" Polish government.

Effect on Relations: Worsened. USA and UK felt Stalin wanted control of Poland.