Soviet expansion (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What were 'satellite states' in the context of Soviet expansion?
What were 'satellite states' in the context of Soviet expansion?
States appearing independent but USSR-controlled
During which period did the USSR dramatically expand its sphere of influence in Eastern Europe?
During which period did the USSR dramatically expand its sphere of influence in Eastern Europe?
1947-1949
What were 'salami tactics' used by Stalin?
What were 'salami tactics' used by Stalin?
Rigging elections & eliminating opposition
What happened to non-communist representatives elected in Bulgaria in 1946?
What happened to non-communist representatives elected in Bulgaria in 1946?
They were all executed
How did Stalin deal with non-communist Polish leaders after Yalta?
How did Stalin deal with non-communist Polish leaders after Yalta?
He invited 16 to Moscow & arrested them
What happened in Hungary's 1945 election?
What happened in Hungary's 1945 election?
Communists lost the election
Which key institutions did communists control in Czechoslovakia before seizing full power in 1948?
Which key institutions did communists control in Czechoslovakia before seizing full power in 1948?
Army, radio stations & secret police
When did East Germany officially become a communist state?
When did East Germany officially become a communist state?
October 1949
How did the United States view Stalin's actions in Eastern Europe?
How did the United States view Stalin's actions in Eastern Europe?
As a betrayal of Yalta agreements
What methods did communist governments use to crush dissent once in power?
What methods did communist governments use to crush dissent once in power?
Force & the spread of fear