Topic 4: The origins of the Cold War 1945.1955
Answer Questions 1 0, 1 1, and 1 2
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In 1945, America, Russia and Britain met at Yalta and Potsdam. Describe why the allies fell out by Potsdam (4 marks) 1 1 After the Second World War the Soviet leader, Stalin, extended communist influence over Eastern Europe. Explain why there was a blockade of Berlin in 1947.
(6 marks) 1 2 Which had the greater effect on the development of the Cold War in the years 1948 to 1953:  
the Berlin Blockade and Airlift, 1948.1949 the Korean War, 1950.1953?
You must refer to both bullet points when explaining your answer.
(10 marks)