Communism and 'free elections'

Question 1

Between 1947 and 1949 the USSR spread its..?

Answer 1

sphere of influence to neighbouring countries.

Question 2

Countries like Poland and Hungary became..?

Answer 2

satellite states under the control of the USSR.

Question 3

At Yalta and Potsdam, the USSR agreed to..?

Answer 3

free elections in the countries in its sphere of influence.

Question 4

In free elections, the USSR thought that people would..?

Answer 4

choose communism however, most did not.

Question 5

What did the USSR do to make sure the communist party won elections?

Answer 5

Fixed them

Question 6

What did the USSR do one the communists were in power?

Answer 6

Shut down opposition parties so each party became a single party state.