Soviet Expansion & Iron Curtain

Define 'Satellite State'

A country that is officially independent but under heavy political, economic, and military control by the USSR.

What was the 'Salami Tactics' strategy?

The Soviet method of slicing away opposition parties bit by bit to establish Communist control in Eastern Europe.

Consequence of the Warsaw Uprising (1944).

The Soviets waited for the Nazis to crush the Polish resistance so they could take over a weakened Poland.

Why did Stalin want a 'Buffer Zone'?

To protect the USSR from future western invasions by controlling neighboring countries.

Significance of the 'Iron Curtain' speech (1946).

Churchill publicly defined the division of Europe, increasing tensions and "us vs. them" thinking.

How did the Long Telegram (1946) influence US policy?

Kennan advised that the USSR was expansionist and must be "contained."

What was the Novikov Telegram?

The Soviet response to Kennan, claiming the US was preparing for war and world domination.