World War Two 1939-45

Question 1

Causes

Answer 1

. Hitler rise to power
. Spanish civil war- Russia helping Spain
. Nazi - Soviet Pact - Russia and Germany agreed to stay neutral if other attacked

Question 2

Political Consequences

Answer 2

. Stalin’s cult of personality strengthened after becoming supreme commander of military
. Increase in party membership from 3.76 million (1941) to 5.8 million (1945)

Question 3

Social Consequences

Answer 3

. 27 million Russians killed
. Mass rape of women - Russian soldiers reportedly raped 2 million during March of Berlin

Question 4

Economic Consequences

Answer 4

. Factories relocated to Urals, Volga and Central Asia
. Fourth 5yr plan (1946-50) focused on rebuilding economy and restoring growth