Aftermath of WWII Yalta and Pottsdam

Last lesson https://rachaelenglishclasses.blogspot.com/2021/07/aftermath-of-wwii-in-usa.html

we studied about the aftermath of WWII in American culture, but now we are going to study about the peace treaties and the start of the Cold War 

Read in the Big Fat Notebook of American History page 409-412 

http://www.american-historama.org/1929-1945-depression-http://www.american-historama.org/1929-1945-depression-ww2-era/yalta-conference.htmww2-era/yalta-conference.htm

Then go here:  http://www.american-historama.org/1945-1989-cold-war-era/potsdam-conference.htm

Questions

What was the purpose of the Yalta Conference? 

When did it take place? 

Which countries sent leaders? 

What happened between the Yalta Conference and the start of the Pottsdam Conference? 

Why didn't Stalin really want to negotiate with the Americans and the British at the Pottsdam Conference? 

What agreements did Stalin break? 

How did the Americans and British react to what Stalin did? 

How many zones did they want to cut up Germany?  Why? 

At the end, what was the final outcome of these conferences? 

 Homework:

You are an advisor to Winston Churchill at the Yalta Conference. 

 

Which terms do you think that Germany should be punished for WW2?

 

What would be the proper way to divide Germany? What should happen to the Nazi party? 

Now for an overview of WWII a fun and sobering look: