Division of Germany and Berlin Flashcards

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How was Germany divided by the Allies after the Second World War?

Germany was split into four occupation zones, each controlled by a different Allied power.

Which four countries controlled the occupation zones in Germany after 1945?

The Soviet Union, the United States, Britain and France each controlled one zone.

Why did the Allies divide Germany into occupation zones in 1945?

They wanted to control Germany, punish the Nazis and rebuild the country safely.

Where was Berlin and how was it divided after the war?

Berlin was deep inside the Soviet zone but was split into four Allied sectors.

What was the Allied Control Council in post-war Germany?

It was a joint council of the four powers set up to govern Germany together.

Why did tensions grow over how the different occupation zones were run?

The West wanted a strong, rebuilt Germany. The Soviet Union took heavy reparations and kept tight control.

What was Bizonia and when was it created?

In 1947, the British and American zones were joined together to form Bizonia.

What was Trizonia and why did it worry Stalin?

In 1948, France joined Bizonia to make Trizonia. Stalin feared this would become a separate West German state.

What were the names of the two German states created in 1949?

In 1949, the Western zones became the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG). The Soviet zone became the German Democratic Republic (GDR).

How did West Germany and East Germany differ in their political systems?

West Germany was a democratic state linked to the West. East Germany was a one-party communist state under Soviet control.

What was the capital city of West Germany and why was it not Berlin?

West Germany made Bonn its capital because Berlin was divided and lay inside the Soviet zone.

How did the division of Germany and Berlin show the wider Cold War split in Europe?

Germany and Berlin were split into West and East. This showed the wider divide between communist and capitalist countries in Europe.

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