Question for Edexcel gcse cold war

If it was explain 2 consequences of the Potsdam conference could I use these three points( I know it's 2)
Increased tensions
End of grand alliance
Marshal plan

Especially can we talk about tension in consequence even though it's in the importance questions later on?

Reply 1

AL0703

I wouldn't, but I'm not sure what the entire question is, so your way might work? I feel like consequences of the Potsdam Conference would be things like the division of Germany, the formation of the UN and Stalin setting up pro-Soviet governments in Eastern Europe.

The increased tension was not a direct consequence of the Potsdam conference, but more a result of the events in Eastern Europe and America making the Atomic Bomb. The Marshall Plan was also not a direct consequence of the Potsdam Conference but was a result of the Truman Doctrine. The British pulled out of the Greek civil war, the Truman Doctrine was issued. Truman believed that communism would appeal to people who did not own anything, so he sent General Marshall to check the economic situation in Europe. The Marshall Plan was formulated in April 1947 but only came into effect in March 1948 after the Czech coup. Therefore both increased tensions and the Marshall Plan are not direct consequences of the Potsdam Conference.

Reply 2

User_09

i reckon u could say increased tensions because the testing of the atomic bomb gave Truman leverage in discussions at Potsdam and made him more forceful. Instead of Marshall plan and end of grand alliance as they are more long term and less related, i would probably say:
-Stalin created his 'sphere of influence'/ increased tensions - but ud have to link this to Truman's forcefulness at Potsdam
-relations weakened - new leaders, disagreements

Reply 3

joke18

I'm so confused, could I talk about the Berlin crisis then as it was agreed that Germany would be split into 4 zones at Potsdam.

Reply 4

User_09

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by joke18

I'm so confused, could I talk about the Berlin crisis then as it was agreed that Germany would be split into 4 zones at Potsdam.

yes but i would probably link it to how tensions increased

Reply 5

revising😉

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by joke18

If it was explain 2 consequences of the Potsdam conference could I use these three points( I know it's 2)
Increased tensions
End of grand alliance
Marshal plan
Especially can we talk about tension in consequence even though it's in the importance questions later on?

How many marks was this question? I am struggling to remember ☠️ i think i only wrote a paragraph.

Reply 6

University of Sheffield Students

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by joke18

I'm so confused, could I talk about the Berlin crisis then as it was agreed that Germany would be split into 4 zones at Potsdam.

Hi there,

I did this topic in my history A-level. I would say yes but make sure to include specific evidence that explains how it increased tensions.

Trudie :smile: