they were weak from the war
They were countries under the control of the Soviet Union. They had governments, but had little real control over what happened. Most of them were in close proximity to Russia and not able to fight off the control.
They had little experience governing themselves in a free-market system.
Citizens had little access to consumer goods and worked for the benefit of the government. - apex
Trench warfare made the movement of troops difficult
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They were weak from the war.
The Western powers were largely preoccupied with the reconstruction of their own economies and dealing with the aftermath of World War II. Additionally, the emergence of the Cold War shifted their focus toward containing Soviet influence rather than directly confronting aggressive actions in other regions. This strategic prioritization often led to a reluctant or delayed response to Soviet expansionism, as Western nations sought to avoid direct conflict while managing their geopolitical interests.
Western powers were hesitant to intervene decisively against Soviet aggression due to a combination of factors, including the devastation of World War II, a desire to avoid another large-scale conflict, and the complexities of the emerging Cold War dynamics. Many Western leaders believed in a policy of containment rather than direct confrontation, fearing that aggressive actions could escalate tensions into a nuclear war. Additionally, the economic and political instability in Europe made it challenging to mount a unified and robust response.
Independent nation states developed later in Eastern Europe than in Western Europe because Eastern Europe had little history of self-rule. It had been conquered by Hitler, then the Soviet Union.
After World War II, Western powers were often reluctant to intervene in global conflicts due to a combination of factors, including a desire to avoid another devastating war, the complexities of Cold War geopolitics, and prioritizing economic recovery and stability. The focus shifted to containing the spread of communism rather than directly intervening in regional disputes. Additionally, the principle of national sovereignty often hindered interventionist policies, as Western nations were wary of being seen as imperialistic or overstepping their bounds. This led to a patchy response to aggression in various parts of the world.
'Little' North Western Railway was created in 1849.
'Little' North Western Railway ended in 1871.
The western cattle industry was very profitable because the cattle cost very little to feed. The cattle were also worth very little in the south but roughly tripled in value when shipped to the north.
The soviet government paid farmers and told them what to produce; thus providing very little incentive.
The Soviet Union had little to do with the 'Bay of Pigs', but the operation took place in Cuba.
Because it is a dry land and much of the drainage from the Rockie Mountain is consumed before it reaches Kansas.
The Little Western Rose - 1911 was released on: USA: 22 May 1911