The Stalinisation of EE, 1945-53

Question 1

What did the US government believe about Stalin?

Answer 1

He had a master plan for extending his influence over EE

Question 2

How did the actions of Georgi Malenkov (senior member of Russian government) show that the Russian government was divided over the future of EE?

Answer 2

He argued that Russia should withdraw from EE and focus on rebuilding its own industry

Question 3

How did the actions of Maxim Litvinov (former Russian Ambassador to the USA) show that the Russian government was divided over the future of EE?

Answer 3

He argued that Russia should have a sphere of influence in EE, including, at a minimum, Poland and Romania

Question 4

During 1945, where did Russia impose a communist government?

Answer 4

Romania

Question 5

During 1945 and 1946, where did Russia allow governments chosen by free elections? 3

Answer 5

Poland
Hungary
Czechoslovakia