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Yalta and Potsdam: Source Analysis

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet focuses on analyzing primary sources related to the Yalta and Potsdam conferences, helping students understand different perspectives and evaluate source usefulness.

Topics covered:

#Explain the main ideas presented in the sources
#History
#Standard
#Compare different perspectives from the sources
#Yalta/Potsdam
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Analyse the reliability and usefulness of the sources
#Origins

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Yalta and Potsdam: Source Analysis

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis: The Yalta Conference

Source A: Churchill's Memoir on Yalta

"At Yalta, we aimed to secure the future of Europe by establishing spheres of influence, but tensions were evident. Roosevelt and Stalin appeared to reach agreements, but behind the scenes, disagreements over Poland and reparations remained. I sensed that Stalin was determined to expand Soviet influence, which was a concern for us all. The atmosphere was tense, yet diplomatically cautious." Provenance: Winston Churchill, 1945, memoir/diary entry

1.
What does Source A tell us about Churchill's view of the Yalta Conference? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
How does the provenance of Source A affect its usefulness? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the tone of Source A with what you know about the conference. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Outline the main disagreements discussed during Yalta as seen in the source. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
B

Source Analysis: The Potsdam Conference

Source B: Stalin's Speech at Potsdam

"The Soviet Union has fought hard to defeat fascism and will ensure its security by establishing friendly governments in Eastern Europe. We expect the Allies to respect our interests and not interfere in our sphere of influence. Rebuilding Germany must consider the needs of the Soviet Union, as we suffered greatly during the war. Our aim is to secure peace and rebuild a better future." Provenance: Joseph Stalin, 1945, speech at Potsdam

1.
What are the main points Stalin makes in Source B? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Discuss the purpose of Stalin’s speech at Potsdam based on its content. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Evaluate the usefulness of Source B for understanding Stalin's attitude towards post-war Europe. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Compare the perspectives of Churchill and Stalin based on Sources A and B. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Outline how the sources help us understand the complex negotiations at Yalta and Potsdam. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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