Outline two decisions that were made at the Potsdam Conference in 1945. 4 marks
One decision made at the Potsdam conference was that Germany would be divided into four zones which would be occupied by one of the four allies. Berlin would be divided up in the same way.
They agreed to give the USSR a quarter of their industrial equipment because the Soviet zone was less developed industrially. However, the soviet zone had to provide the other three zones with raw materials.

Explain the importance of three of the following conferences. 15 marks * The Teheran Conference 1943 * The Yalta Conference 1945 * The Potsdam Conference 1945 * The development of the atomic bomb

The Teheran Conference was important because it shows strains in the relationship of the Big Three and the lack of trust between them. It took pace in 1943; this is significant because it meant that the allies were bought closer as they had a common enemy. The allies had agreed to create a UN organisation after the war ended. This is important because it would maintain peace between European countries and prevent a Third World War. However, there were also some disagreement during the conference. However, the allies had delayed opening the second front in Poland. Stalin believed that the west was waiting for the USSR army to be badly injured. This is important because it shows the suspicion between the allies.
The Yalta Conference was important because it was the last meeting of the Big Three. During the conference, Roosevelt has sided with Stalin, which resulted in Churchill feeling isolated. This is important because, although the leaders had different ideology, they were willing to put that aside and cooperate with each another. They agreed to divide Germany into four zones of occupation. This is important because this agreement had satisfied all leaders because it meant that