Division of Germany, Bizonia and developments in the Soviet Zone (OCR A-Level History A): Flashcards
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Which four powers divided post-war Germany?
Which four powers divided post-war Germany?
Russia, Britain, France, US
West Germany established (date)
West Germany established (date)
May 1949
Bizonia definition
Bizonia definition
British & American occupation zones combined
Bizone creation date
Bizone creation date
1 January 1947
Population of Bizone
Population of Bizone
39 million people
Marshall Plan purpose
Marshall Plan purpose
US aid to rebuild Western European economies
Marshall Plan investment amount
Marshall Plan investment amount
$1.4 billion
Deutsche Mark introduction date
Deutsche Mark introduction date
20 June 1948
Berlin Blockade duration
Berlin Blockade duration
323 days
Airlift flights during Berlin Blockade
Airlift flights during Berlin Blockade
278,000 flights
SED party formed (year & parties)
SED party formed (year & parties)
1946 (Social Democratic & Communist merger)
Churchill's 'Iron Curtain' speech date
Churchill's 'Iron Curtain' speech date
March 1946
When did Communist govts form in Eastern Europe?
When did Communist govts form in Eastern Europe?
1945-1947
DM to RM rate (wages & rent)
DM to RM rate (wages & rent)
DM 1 = RM 1
Govt & private debt wiped out
Govt & private debt wiped out
90%