factors for the outbreak of the Cold War
by K RZ
1. problems in Germany,
1.1. Yalta Conference (4 to 11feb1945)
1.1.1. divied Germany into 4 occupational zones, leading to heightened tensions between the Western Powers and the USSR
1.1.1.1. fears of Soviet intentions galvanised the US into taking action to prevent the USSR from potentially occupying the whole of Germany
1.1.1.2. beginning of a new German state(jun1948)
1.1.1.2.1. introduction of The Deutsche Mark(18 June 1948)
1.1.1.2.2. angered Stalin who felt threatened by Britain,France,and the US combining their occupational zones
2. tension between the USA and the Soviet Union
2.1. ideological differences between USA and USSR
2.2. berlin blockade and airlift (24june1948-12may1949)
2.2.1. Fears of US intentions to threaten the USSR's presence in Germany fuelled Stalin's determination to prevent the formation of west germany