USSR revolutions without permission in Eastern Europe

When were the post-war elections in Czechoslovakia and how much of the vote did the Communists win?

- The elections were held in May 1946.

- The Communists had won 38% of the vote.

How many seats did the Pcd I's gain in the November 1946 elections?

The Pcd I's became the largest party in the French Parliament with 182 seats out of 627- 29%.

Who was the (communist) Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia?

Gottwald and he was communist and President after the coup in February 1948.

Why was communism popular in Czechoslovakia?

Czechoslovakia was the only urbanised and industrialised country in Eastern Europe.

What happened to the Hungarian Smallholder's party (peasant party)?

In December 1948, Dinnyes (Smallholder) was replaced by the pro-communist, Dobi.

Who was Petru Groza?

- He was a member of the 'Fellow Travellers', who were closely associated with Communism

-He became Prime Minister in March 1945 and was a member of the 'Ploughmen's Front'

-He held a gun to King Michael- to force him to abdicate so Hungary could become a People's Republic on the 20th of August 1949.

Why was Yugoslavia different to the other Eastern Countries?

Yugoslavia was communist but independent, communist parties were popular in the countryside and so posed a threat to the communists.

And a communist government was already in power as they had led the struggle against fascist invaders.