25 marker on the division of Germany

When was the Moscow Conference of Foreign Ministers and what did they discuss?

It was in Spring 1947 and the Soviets tried to destroy Bizonia and they came to disagreements over Germany.

Who was the first leader of the GDR in October 1949?

It was Ulbricht, he was a leading figure in the Socialist Unity Party (SED) and served as the first secretary of the SED. He aimed to solidify the socialist regime and manage the economy.

When was the Paris Conference?

June-July 1947

When was the Deutschmark?

February-June 1948, the Berlin Blockade was a direct consequence of the establishment of the new currency in Trizonia.

Who was Konrad Adenauer?

He became Chancellor of West Germany in 1949

(Longest Chancellorship: 1949-1963), he was pro-American and anti-communist.

He wanted German reunification- he was called the Great White Hope of the USA.

When was the Marshall Plan and what was its signficance?

It was in April 1948 and it was significant as it accelerated the division of Europe and further undermined the possibility of international relations being based on some degree of cooperation + consensus between the two superpowers.

Who was General Clay and what did he do?

He was the American Military Commander and he announced that in May 1946 that no further reparations to the USSR would be allowed until there was an overall plan agreed for Germany's economic recovery.

When was the London Conference?

It was in November-December 1947 and the USSR accused the West of unjustly denying it reparations it was due, and the West feared that a centralised administration would lead to a Soviet- controlled Germany.