Methods of Taking Over Countries Flashcards
What general formula did the USSR follow to take over Eastern Europe?
A Communist Party would form part of a coalition government and would slowly assume more control of government offices until it dominated completely.
Which communist country in Eastern Europe did the USSR not have control over?
Yugoslavia, as it was run by Josip Broz Tito, who defied Stalin, leading to Yugoslavia’s expulsion from Cominform.
How did the USSR take control of East Germany?
At the Yalta Conference in February 1945, it was agreed that East Germany would become part of the Soviet Zone of occupation.
How did the USSR take control of Bulgaria?
The monarchy was abolished in 1946 and the communists formed part of a coalition government in 1945, which they soon dominated by executing the leaders of political opposition.
How did the USSR take control of Poland?
They arrested opposition politicians and by using the Red Army and control of the Ministry of the Interior were able to rig the 1947 election.
How did the USSR take control of Romania?
Communists led a coalition government following elections in 1945 and gradually rid themselves of their coalition partners. They then abolished the monarchy in 1947 and assumed total control.
How did the USSR take control of Hungary?
Matyas Rakosi, a communist, took control of the secret police and arrested political opponents, meaning that by 1948, the communists were in control of the country. The communist had been the largest party in 1947.
How did the USSR take control of Czechoslovakia?
Communists in control of the Interior ensured that political opponents were arrested leading to a rigged election in 1948.
