The Red Scare and Civil Rights in the USA, 1945-74

Vocabulary flashcards based on key terms and concepts related to the Red Scare and civil rights in the USA from 1945 to 1974.

Tehran Conference (1943)

Contextual Detail

• Held from November 28 to December 1, 1943, among the leaders of the US, UK, and USSR.
• It was the first major meeting between the Big Three leaders to discuss military strategies and post-war plans.

Agreements

• Agreement to launch a major offensive against Nazi Germany in 1944 (Operation Overlord).
• Affirmed that the USSR would enter the war against Japan after Germany's defeat.

Disagreements

• Different views on the post-war status of Eastern European countries, with tension arising over Soviet influence in the region.

Yalta Conference (1945)

Contextual Detail

• Held from February 4 to 11, 1945, in Yalta, Crimea, attended by Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin.
• This conference occurred while Europe was still embroiled in conflict, just months before Germany's surrender.

Agreements

• Agreement on the division of Germany into four occupation zones (USA, UK, USSR, France).
• Established the framework for the creation of the United Nations to prevent future conflicts.

Disagreements

• Dispute over the extent of Soviet influence in Eastern Europe, especially Poland's border arrangements and political structures.

Potsdam Conference (1945)

Contextual Detail

• Held from July 17 to August 2, 1945, attended by Truman, Churchill (replaced by Attlee), and Stalin.
• Marked the last meeting of the Big Three; tensions increased due to differing post-war visions.

Agreements

• Agreement on the adminstration of Germany and to ensure the denazification of the country.
• Emphasis on reparations and the need for a peaceful resolution among nations involved in WWII.

Disagreements

• Significant disagreements on the level of reparations to be imposed on Germany and the nature of the future political landscape in Eastern Europe, highlighting the emerging Cold War tensions.

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