Did the Yalta and Potsdam conferences help to cause

the Cold War?

This American cartoon appeared shortly after the Yalta Conference.

‘How are we feeling today?’ – a British cartoon of 1945

What did you think of the conferences?

• You will continue representing either the USA or USSR at either Yalta or Potsdam

• You should prepare a presentation to explain your view of the conference. Aim to include:

- Decisions made / agreements reached- Main reasons for disputes / arguments- Reasons why the conference may have led to

problems in the future