Comecon/cominform Flashcards

1
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When was cominform set up

A

Stalin set it up in 1947

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2
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Why was cominform set up

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To keep the activities of the communist parties in Europe in line with the soviet union

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3
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When was comecon set up

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Stalin created it in 1949

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4
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Why was comecon set up

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To control the economies of easteen europe under soviet influence

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5
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What were the consequences of cominform and comecon being created

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In 1949 NATO was set up (north atlantic treaty organisation)
It agreed that if one member was attacked all members would come to its defence

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