Section 2.1: How and why the Soviet Union extended control over Eastern Europe

When Soviets take control over Bulgaria?

1947

True or false: The Communist party were unpopular in Bulgaria because Dimitrov was close friends with the western powers

False: The Communist party were popular in Bulgaria because Dimitrov was close friends with Stalin

In Bulgaria what party was set up in 1945 to gain ministries of the interior and justice?

Fatherland front Party

The red army ________ non-communist and after a _________ vote transitioned Bulgaria from a __________ to a Republic.

The red army purged non-communist and after a rigged vote transitioned Bulgaria from a monarchy to a republic.

What happend to the remaining leaders of opposing parties in 1947?

They were executed by the red army

What does cede mean?

To give up power or territory.

What did Finland sign with the Soviets in 1944?

An Armistice

True or false: Finland fought against the Soviet Union alongside Germany and though it was not a formal axis memeber.

True

What are two agreements Finland had with the Soviets?

1. Cede 10% of territory

2. Pay reparations ont he form of goods worth $300 million over 5 years

Why did Fins going offensive against Germany please Stalin?

It proved that the Fins were prepared to use force against former allies to avoid Polands fate which allowed the Soviets to take control of Finland without force.

How was Finlands political regime different from other bufer-zone States?

Finland remained in the communist sphere of influence however, it remained democratic and had a free market economy.

How popular was the communist party in Finland in 1945?

The Communist party gained 25% of votes however, they did not seize power

When did Finland and the USSR sign the treaty of friendship and mutual assistance?

1948

What did Finland reject to not antagonise USSR?

Finland rejected the Marchal plan from USA and instead signed a trade treaty with with USSR.

True or false: Hungary was split 50/50 between Churchill and Stalin in the percentage agreement

True

What approach did Stalin take with Hungary and why?

Stalin was prepared to appease the west with a moderate approach.

What were the pro and cons of the communist party forming a coalition in Hungary?

Pro: the communist party were in charge of the Ministries of trade and agriculture

Con: the communist party was in the minority by 17% votes in 1945

Imre Nagy was appointed minister of ________ which gave him control of the _________ and enabled ___________________ of non-communists and __________ opposing party leaders in Hungary.

Imre Nagy was appointed minister of interior which gave him control of the police and enabled intimidation of non-communists and arresting opposing party leaders in Hungary.

How many votes did the Small holder party gain in Hungary?

57% votes

What forced the Prime minister, French Nagy, of the small holders party have to resigne in Hungary?

He was forced to resigneto his son being kidnapped.

True or false: subsequent elections were kept fair in 1947 but the communist party were starting to gain popularity 1948 in Hungary

False: subsequent elections were rigged in 1947 and the communist party were in complete control by 1948 in Hungary

How did Yugoslavia escape Soviet domination?

They escaped Soviet domination by leading a successful partisan movement.

How did Yugoslavia differ from other buffer-zone states?

Yugoslavia was a Soviet exception as they liberated themselves with an army of 800,000 and were the furthest country away from the USSR.

Soviet did not have sufficient ____________ meaning they lacked _________________ and _________ in Yugoslavia.

Soviet did not have sufficient forces meaning they lacked intimidation and control in Yugoslavia.

Tried or false: Yugoslavia helped aid the EDES to fight against the communist-backed ELAS group in Greece as they were against worldwide communism.

False: Yugoslavia helped aid the ELAS to fight against the western-power-backed EDES group in Greece as they were enthusiastic for worldwide communism.

Why did the Soviets fear Yugoslavia being an independent communist country?

Soviets feared that they would form a separate power bloc in the balance and would influence other states due to the yugoslav communist group being loyal to Tito not Stalin.

By 1953 what was Yugoslavia a leading member of and why?

Yugoslavia was a leading memeber of the Non-aligned Movement because Stalin cut the off.