The beginning of the Cold War (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year was the Grand Alliance formed?
In which year was the Grand Alliance formed?
1941
How was the Grand Alliance described in terms of its nature?
How was the Grand Alliance described in terms of its nature?
A marriage of convenience
Who led Britain during the Grand Alliance?
Who led Britain during the Grand Alliance?
Winston Churchill
What did the Western Allies commit to at the Tehran Conference?
What did the Western Allies commit to at the Tehran Conference?
Opening a second front
At Tehran, what did the Soviet Union agree to do after Germany's defeat?
At Tehran, what did the Soviet Union agree to do after Germany's defeat?
Join the war against Japan
When did the Yalta Conference take place?
When did the Yalta Conference take place?
February 1945
At Yalta, which country fell within the Soviet 'sphere of influence'?
At Yalta, which country fell within the Soviet 'sphere of influence'?
Poland
How many zones was Germany divided into at the Potsdam Conference?
How many zones was Germany divided into at the Potsdam Conference?
Four
What % of industrial output from the other zones did the Soviet Union receive?
What % of industrial output from the other zones did the Soviet Union receive?
25%
Who became US president after Roosevelt died?
Who became US president after Roosevelt died?
Harry S. Truman
How did Truman's attitude differ from Roosevelt's towards the Soviets?
How did Truman's attitude differ from Roosevelt's towards the Soviets?
More suspicious and distrustful
Despite being in the Soviet zone, which city was divided among four powers?
Despite being in the Soviet zone, which city was divided among four powers?
Berlin