The Nazi Soviet Pact

Not an Alliance

The treaty was not an alliance, but a economic agreement since the USSR's gave food and raw materials to Germany

Hitler and Stalin

Hitler and Stalin divided their countries' populations to make things equal

Hitler/Stalin Population Effects

Stalinism in the U.S.S.R. caused fear among citizens, leading to the "Great Purge" and the deaths of millions of Soviets and Jews.

Secret Perks of the Agreement

Gave Soviet control over Baltic States, preventing a war against Germany, and divided Poland between the two nations.

Poland

Following the pact, German and Soviet forces invaded Poland, leading to war with Britain and France, and enslaving Polish

Winter War

In 1939, the USSR launched an attack on Finland, but Finland managed to maintain its independence

The End of the Pact

Hitler's invasion of the USSR in 1941 ended the pact between Germany and the Soviet Union.

Us enters the war

Us were not involved before June 22, 1941, which helped the British and French troops, and the Soviet Union fought without negotiations.