Soviet Expansionism in Eastern Europe Flashcards
1
Q
When did the communist-led Democratic Bloc win elections in Poland?
A
June 1946
2
Q
When did the Communists win 75% of the popular vote in Bulgaria?
A
October 1946
3
Q
When was Romania taken over?
A
November 1946
4
Q
In 1947, what was happening in Poland?
A
The persecution of opposition parties
5
Q
By 1947, what had happened in Bulgaria?
A
All opposition political parties were banned in Bulgaria
6
Q
The Czech coup happened in what year and month?
A
February 1948
7
Q
In 1949 every central and Eastern European state is now … ?
A
Within the direct Soviet sphere of influence except Yugoslavia.
