The Transformation of the Soviet Union's International Position

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the transformation of the Soviet Union's international position and the events leading up to the Cold War.

The Soviet Union emerged from the Great Patriotic War as __ of the world's two most powerful countries.

One

Stalin secured an international status which he did not enjoy before __.

1939

The tension that defined the post-war world developed into a __.

Cold War

At the Potsdam Conference, the Allies agreed that Germany was to be __ and that democracy was to be re-established.

demilitarised

President Truman believed that a revived Germany would be a possible barrier to future __ expansion.

Soviet

The Soviet bloc was formed by __.

1949

The Red Army, 11 million strong, occupied much of eastern and central Europe by __.

1945

The Allies agreed at the Yalta Conference to divide Germany into four zones: American, French, British and __.

Soviet

Stalin wanted to disable Germany to protect the Soviet Union against further __.

threats

Communist regimes were installed in many liberated territories, referred to as __.

satellites