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The soviets had expected to win a quick victory
This might not be right but - there was the berlin wall and when they took it down some people went to the democracy side.
communism was rising, and people did not want to lose their businesses or their class rights. so they elected fascist dictators to govern instead of communists. they didn't like fascism, but liked it better than communism.
Widespread poverty was a primary factor that helped fascist leaders gain power in Eastern Europe. Russia is an example of an Eastern European country.
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Most people were afraid to challenge the Berlin Wall, because the eastern side of it had armed guards with a clear view of the wall and orders to shoot to kill. Despite this, about 100 people were killed trying to cross the wall and escape from communism into freedom.
Japan, Yes but not Easter Europe. Eastern Europe was controlled by the communist USSR. The USA only held up to West Berlin.
What?Isn't Communism good? Anyway, Soviet Union is part of Allied after the betrayal of Hitler (Operation Barbarossa). If without soviet's aid, US might need to plant 2 more atomic bombs on Berlin. (I say Maybe). So Stalin took the credit for defeating Germans and was able to gain control in Eastern Europe. By the way, USSR did suffer heavy damage, which is a good "excuse" for Stalin to fight for control in Eastern Europe so as to ensure her safety which led to the failure of capitalist democratic in Eastern Europe.
Russia stopped exporting subsidized natural gas and petroleum to eastern Europe and instead sold in on the open market to gain hard currency
in 1997
They gained knowledge buy trading their goods for knowledge from the middle eastern. Trading was a big part of Europe.
In Muslim society, slaves could gain their freedom by buying their freedom. Additionally, female slaves could gain freedom by marrying a Muslim owner.