the creation of the soviet union (ussr) Flashcards
between the wars (1918-1939)
1
Q
when did the Communists take over the Russian Empire?
A
1917
2
Q
when did the Communists create the USSR (the Soviet Union)?
A
1923
3
Q
Lenin set up a secret police. what was it called?
A
Cheka
4
Q
what was the Cheka for?
A
to spy on the people and arrest any opponents
5
Q
what helped the USSRs industrial strength grow quickly in the 1920s and 1930s?
A
all industries and farms owned by wealthy businessmen and farmers were taken over by the government.
6
Q
what positive things did the Communists do?
A
they improved state education and health care for ordinary people.
7
Q
what happened after 1924 when Lenin died?
A
he was replaced by Stalin and statues were put up everywhere to remind people to obey him.
