What are ways the soviet took over eastern Europe?

Answer 1

There are 3 main factors:

1. The poor financial and economic state of the USSR in the 1980s - it simply could no longer afford to maintain the military presence needed to control its European satellite states
2. Gorbachev's policies of glasnost - "openness" not only within the USSR but the realization that eastern Europe must be allowed to go its own way
3. Nationalism - perhaps it had more of an effect within the borders of the USSR (the 14 non-Russian republics all declaring independence) but nationalism within eastern Europe was strong as well

Answer 2

The allied powers partitioned off the territory Germany had conquered. The countries in the west were restored, while the countries in the east were incorporated into the Soviet Union. After the dissolution of the USSR most of those countries have reestablished their national identities.

Answer 3

They used rigged elections, indimidation, and killed or arrested anyone they considered a threat to the soviet union

Answer 4

The Soviets were able to take over Eastern Europe by force and occupying land.