Question

which were outcomes of the potsdam conference? check all that apply.
□ germany was officially divided, as was the city of berlin.
□ eastern germany was occupied by the united states, britain, and france.
□ western germany was occupied by soviet forces.
□ the allies demanded japan’s unconditional surrender.
□ the first war crime trials were scheduled.
□ germany was forced to pay reparations to the ussr.

Explanation:

1. Germany was officially divided, as was the city of Berlin: The Potsdam Conference led to the official division of Germany and Berlin into four occupation zones (US, UK, France, USSR). So this is correct.
2. Eastern Germany was occupied by the United States, Britain, and France: Eastern Germany was occupied by the Soviet Union, while Western Germany was occupied by US, UK, France. So this is incorrect.
3. Western Germany was occupied by Soviet forces: Western Germany was occupied by US, UK, France; Soviet forces occupied Eastern Germany. So this is incorrect.
4. The Allies demanded Japan’s unconditional surrender: The Potsdam Declaration (from the conference) demanded Japan's unconditional surrender. So this is correct.
5. The first war crime trials were scheduled: The Potsdam Conference set the stage for war crime trials (like Nuremberg), so this is correct.
6. Germany was forced to pay reparations to the USSR: Germany was required to pay reparations, including to the USSR, from its own resources and from the zones of occupation. So this is correct.

Answer:

• Germany was officially divided, as was the city of Berlin.
• The Allies demanded Japan’s unconditional surrender.
• The first war crime trials were scheduled.
• Germany was forced to pay reparations to the USSR.