why did stalin want to expand his sphere of influence and how did he achieve this Flashcards
who was to blame for the cold war
1
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why would stalin want control of eastern europe? (4)
A
- as a buffer zone ( for security against allies and protection against invasion)
- resources ( more of them)
- to expand communism ( 1945 USSR were the only communist nation)
- market places in europe ( for coal and grain production)
2
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what did KOMINTERN stand for
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communist international
3
Q
when was komintern set up
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1946/47
4
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why was komintern established (2)
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to ferment revolution in other countries ( cause unrest in other countries)
to promote worldwide communism