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Under the terms of the Russo-German treaty in 1939, the Soviet Union was allowed to invade Poland from the east and to occupy and approximately half the country-Germans the other half. Later, the Soviet Union invaded and occupied all 3 Baltic countries: Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. After the Germans invaded the Soviet Union in June1941, the countries of eastern Europe became a huge battefield. By the end of the war in May, 1945, most of central and eastern Europe were under the control of the Russian army. There were to be free elections after the war in these countries, but the Soviet Union rigged the elections and forced out pro-democratic parties and leaders. By 1947, East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Rumania, Yugoslavia, Poland, Bulgaria and Albania were firmly in the control of the Soviet Union. World War II gave the Soviets a great opportunity to expand into the Balkans and eastern Europe and to have these puppet states become a huge buffer zone from future German threats!
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Soviet Union wanted to control Eastern European countries?
Yes. They wanted to expand the territory controlled by communisim and have a barrier between the USSR and Western Europe, after Hitler's invasion.
How did the Chinese promises to the Tibetan people resemble the Soviet Union's promises to the countries of Eastern Europe?
The Chinese promised autonomy to the Tibetans, but eventually, Chinese control tightened, and the Dalai Lama (religious leader of Tibet) fled to India. This is like the Soviet Union's promises to the countries of Eastern Europe because these promises were a ploy to expand communism.
Why did the Soviet Union set union set up communist states in eastern Europe?
The Soviet Union established communist states in Eastern Europe primarily to create a buffer zone against potential Western aggression following World War II. By installing pro-Soviet governments in these countries, it aimed to expand its influence and secure its borders. Additionally, this strategy was part of a broader goal to spread communist ideology and maintain control over the region, ensuring that Eastern Europe remained aligned with Soviet interests during the Cold War.
Why were significate changes made to the Soviet Union At Yalta?
Significant changes were made to the Soviet Union at the Yalta Conference in February 1945 as Allied leaders sought to establish a framework for post-war Europe. The conference aimed to address the division of Germany, the reorganization of Eastern Europe, and the establishment of the United Nations. The agreements allowed the Soviet Union to expand its influence in Eastern Europe, leading to the establishment of communist governments in several countries. This realignment was seen as a necessary compromise to ensure Soviet cooperation in the war against Japan and to secure a lasting peace.
Why didn't the Mongols take over Western Europe?
The Mongols were never able to expand to Western Europe, the farthest west they could get was Eastern Europe.
Soviet Union wanted to control Eastern European countries?
Yes. They wanted to expand the territory controlled by communisim and have a barrier between the USSR and Western Europe, after Hitler's invasion.
How did the Chinese promises to the Tibetan people resemble the Soviet Union's promises to the countries of Eastern Europe?
The Chinese promised autonomy to the Tibetans, but eventually, Chinese control tightened, and the Dalai Lama (religious leader of Tibet) fled to India. This is like the Soviet Union's promises to the countries of Eastern Europe because these promises were a ploy to expand communism.
When Germany began World War 2 in 1939 a secret agreement with the USSR allowed Soviet troops to?
occupy eastern Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and parts of Finland. The agreement, known as the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, effectively divided Eastern Europe between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, and it allowed the USSR to expand its influence and territorial control.
Why didn't the Mongols take over Western Europe?
The Mongols were never able to expand to Western Europe, the farthest west they could get was Eastern Europe.
Why did Stalin feel compelled to create puppet states in Eastern Europe?
Stalin created puppet states in Eastern Europe to expand the power of the USSR. It also enabled the Soviet Union to take advantage of these nations' natural resources and their industries. The idea that he created the socalled Soviet bloc to protect the USSR from Western Europe and the US, is a convenient way to rationalize his method of imperialism. And, the idea that by controlling the nations of Eastern Europe, he prevented the creation of an anti-Soviet alliance that could become a threat to the USSR falls into the excuse for imperialism stated earlier. In terms of measuring the validity of the Soviet imperialism argument for Stalin's aggression is fairly easy. For all practical purposes, there is no evidence that the populations of Western Europe made any mass movements into Eastern Europe to be protected from Western imperialism. Quite the opposite, people in these puppet states risked their lives to escape from Eastern Europe, or stage revolutions, such as Hungary did in the mid 1950's.
Which U.S and soviet aims in Europe conflicted?
During the Cold War, the primary conflict between U.S. and Soviet aims in Europe stemmed from differing ideologies and geopolitical goals. The U.S. sought to promote democracy and capitalism, aiming to contain the spread of communism and ensure the security of Western Europe through alliances like NATO. In contrast, the Soviet Union aimed to expand its communist influence, supporting socialist regimes and seeking to control Eastern Europe as a buffer against perceived Western aggression. This ideological clash resulted in a divided Europe, with tensions manifesting in various conflicts and the establishment of opposing military alliances.
What was a major characteristic of fascism?
The belief that a country should aggressively expand its borders. (Apex)
Name the statesman who was the champion of world Sovietism after World war II?
The statesman who championed world Sovietism after World War II was Joseph Stalin. As the leader of the Soviet Union, Stalin aimed to spread communism and expand Soviet influence globally. He supported the establishment of communist governments in Eastern Europe and promoted international socialist movements.
What are examples of Soviet aggression?
Examples of Soviet aggression include the invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, which aimed to support a communist regime and expand Soviet influence in Central Asia. Additionally, the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1956 and the Prague Spring in 1968 showcased the USSR's willingness to use military force to maintain control over Eastern Europe. The establishment of the Warsaw Pact also illustrated Soviet attempts to solidify its dominance over satellite states.
According to Hilter's plan eastern Europe would become a living space for who?
Hitler's plan was to conquer 'living space' for Germans in Eastern Europe. He wanted Jews out from the Eastern Europe and he also wanted the Slav population reduced. NO ACTUALLY HE WANTED LIVING SPACE FOR THE ARYAN RACE.
Why did George F Kennan believed that containment was the best response to Soviet expansion?
believed that the Soviet Union would not risk war to expand communism
How did the imperialism of Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler before World War 2 differ?
It was B Mussolini wanted to expand his country to challenge the Soviet Union, but Hitler wanted to expand his country to increase trade with the Soviet Union.
