Chapter 3.7 - The impact of the Second World War 1939-45 Flashcards
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Chapter 3.7 - WW2
chapter 3.7
Political Impacts of WW2:
How much impact did WW2 have on the structure of government?
Little impact
What did Stalin become chairman of?
The State Defence Committee, which had absolute control over the lives of Soviet Citizens
What role did Stalin take over?
The role of the Supreme Commander of the Military
What two Politburo members remained in the Politburo?
Molotov and Khrushchev
How much did Communist party membership increase from 1941 to 1945?
1941 - 3.8 million
1945 - 5.8 million
Who did the USSR accuse of collaborating with the Nazis?
Balkans, Chechens, Karachans and Crimean Tatars
When were all Chechens deported?
23rd February 1944
Why were 200 supported of Zhdanov purged?
Involvement in the Leningrad affair
What did Stalin believe about joining the Grand Alliance?
That it placed Russia in a very strong bargaining position over making territorial gains
In what countries did Russia become the de-facto ruler?
Baltic States, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania
When did Churchill agree that Russia could maintain the countries they gained in their ‘sphere of influence’ after the war?
October 1944
What was Stalin keen on maintaining?
A physical barrier between the West and the Russian border
Economic Impacts of WW2:
How was WW2 different to WW1 and the Civil War in regards to the economy?
The economy did not collapse
What Stalin policy caused much damage to industrial and rural infrastructure?
Stalin’s scorched earth policy
Where were factories moved to during WW2?
Behind the Urals
What was the aim of the 4th 5-year plan?
Reaching growth levels achieved immediately before the war
What was a key reason that the 4th 5-year plan was done by year 3?
There were 4 million prisoners of war - ‘free’ labour
What were two failures in Stalin’s post-war economy strategy?
- Volga-Don scheme flopped (canal)
- Agriculture suffered through neglect - 1947 famine
Social Impacts of WW2:
How many Russians died in WW2?
25 million
How many of the Russian deaths were civilians?
Over 2/3
How many casualties were there in the siege of Leningrad?
1 million
How many casualties were there in the Battle of Stalingrad?
1.1 million
How many Russian prisoners were taken by the Germans?
5 million
