USSR

Question 1

What was the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics?

Answer 1

Officially established in 1922 by leader Lenin. ( Revolution in 1917 )
A “communist” state
Unofficial ideology of Marxist-Leninism
Rights if the individual subordinated to those of the state
Leaders : Vladimir Lenin 1917-1924 , Joseph Stalin 1924-1953

Question 2

What were the similarities between Germany and Russia?

Answer 2

Defeat in WW1 - Humiliating peace
treaties
Independent Poland threatened security
Minorities of both in Poland
“Outcast” nations
Not allowed to join league ( tho Germany did in 1926 )

Question 3

What was the Rapallo treaty?

Answer 3

Walthed Rathenau - foreign minister 1922
Negotiated treaty of Rapallo with Russia
Restoration of diplomatic relations
Outstanding claims for war damage compensation were dropped
Germany allowed to develop new weapons and train pilots in Russia

Question 4

What was Germanys reaction to Rapallo?

Answer 4

Step away from post war isolation
Bette Ethan bitter relations
New alliances in an age of rejection
An ally in anger of Poland

Question 5

What was the Soviet Unions reaction to Rapallo?

Answer 5

Greater acknowledgement of the new state
Better relations with a well established European nation
An ally in anger over Poland

Question 6

What was the allies reaction to Rapallo?

Answer 6

Believed Germany was trying to get around disarmament
Believed Germany was refusing to accept the eastern frontier
Worried German - soviet relations would lead to communisation of Russia

Question 7

What happened in Berlin , April 1926?

Answer 7

April 1926 the treaty of Rapallo in Treaty of Berlin :
Germany would be neutral in a war involving the USSR
Suggested Stresemann still desired a revision of the eastern frontier
Soviet Union crucial to changes on eastern border as they would fight any they don’t agree with