Week 11 Flashcards
(14 cards)
What was the social impact of Stalin’s 1936 Family Code?
It banned abortion, restricted divorce, and promoted traditional family roles.
How did Stalin use the Russian Orthodox Church during WWII?
He relaxed restrictions to boost patriotism and morale.
What was the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact?
A 1939 non-aggression pact between the USSR and Nazi Germany, including a secret plan to divide Poland.
: What event broke the Nazi-Soviet Pact?
: Germany’s invasion of the USSR during Operation Barbarossa in June 1941.
What was the Great Evacuation?
: The relocation of Soviet industry and workers eastward to avoid German capture.
What was Stalin’s Order 227?
Declared “Not one step back”—troops had to hold positions or face execution.
: How did WWII impact Stalin’s control of the USSR?
His authority strengthened; repression resumed post-war; USSR emerged as a superpower.
