Soviet expansion in Eastern Europe Flashcards
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What year did Churchill speak to the USA with his Iron Curtain speech?
1946
What was the Iron Curtain?
It was a political and economic divide
What was Churchill’s aim for his Iron Curtain speech?
To convince the USA that they should keep troops in Europe to prevent the spread of communism
What was Stalin’s argument against the Iron Curtain speech?
He was protecting the USSR by expansion and wanted loyal governments nearby so they would not invade.
When did communist control take over Poland?
1947
When did communist control take over Hungary?
1947
When did communist control take over East Germany?
1949
Give the basic events of the takeover of Poland.
- In 1945, communists joined a coalition government when they forced a non communist leader to exile
Give the basic events of the takeover of East Germany.
Allies gave it to the USSR under the control of the Red Party
Give the basic events of the takeover of Hungary.
- Communist Party became the largest single party in 1947
- Imprisoned opposition and attacked church leaders
Give the basic events of yugosolvia falling to communism
Tito, a communist leader was elected however was expelled in 1948?
When was Tito expelled from government?
1948
