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Which country was not occupied by the Soviet Red Army during World War II?
Which country was not occupied by the Soviet Red Army during World War II?
Which country in Eastern Europe was the only democracy before the Second World War?
Which country in Eastern Europe was the only democracy before the Second World War?
Which country had a communist government set up with the support of the Soviet Union in 1948?
Which country had a communist government set up with the support of the Soviet Union in 1948?
Which country played a major role in bringing about the formation of NATO?
Which country played a major role in bringing about the formation of NATO?
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What was the purpose of forming NATO?
What was the purpose of forming NATO?
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Which countries were part of the original members of NATO?
Which countries were part of the original members of NATO?
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Which country experienced 'free' elections in 1947, but voters were actually threatened into voting for Communist Party candidates?
Which country experienced 'free' elections in 1947, but voters were actually threatened into voting for Communist Party candidates?
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Who sent a telegram discussing US-Soviet relations, which became known as the Long Telegram?
Who sent a telegram discussing US-Soviet relations, which became known as the Long Telegram?
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What did Stalin want to see happen to capitalism?
What did Stalin want to see happen to capitalism?
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What did Nikolai Novikov's telegram to the government in Moscow suggest about the USA?
What did Nikolai Novikov's telegram to the government in Moscow suggest about the USA?
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Which policy did the USA follow before the Second World War?
Which policy did the USA follow before the Second World War?
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What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine?
What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine?
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Which countries in Western Europe were helped by the Marshall Plan?
Which countries in Western Europe were helped by the Marshall Plan?
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How did Stalin interpret the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan?
How did Stalin interpret the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan?
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Which country did Winston Churchill visit in March 1946 when he gave a speech that is now seen as a defining moment in US-Soviet relations?
Which country did Winston Churchill visit in March 1946 when he gave a speech that is now seen as a defining moment in US-Soviet relations?
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What did Winston Churchill believe about the Soviet Union?
What did Winston Churchill believe about the Soviet Union?
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What did Kennan's Long Telegram confirm for President Truman?
What did Kennan's Long Telegram confirm for President Truman?
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Why did communism look attractive to poorer members of society in post-World War II Europe?
Why did communism look attractive to poorer members of society in post-World War II Europe?
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During the Berlin Airlift, the Western Allies flew supplies into Berlin from their zones using
During the Berlin Airlift, the Western Allies flew supplies into Berlin from their zones using
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What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?
What was the purpose of the Berlin Airlift?
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How did the people of West Berlin and Western troops contribute to the Berlin Airlift?
How did the people of West Berlin and Western troops contribute to the Berlin Airlift?
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What was the outcome of the Berlin Blockade?
What was the outcome of the Berlin Blockade?
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Which country was not one of the occupying powers in Germany after World War II?
Which country was not one of the occupying powers in Germany after World War II?
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What was the purpose of dividing Germany into occupation zones?
What was the purpose of dividing Germany into occupation zones?
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What event led to the creation of 'Trizonia' in Germany?
What event led to the creation of 'Trizonia' in Germany?
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Why did Stalin decide to shut off the land routes into Berlin?
Why did Stalin decide to shut off the land routes into Berlin?
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Which organization was set up by Stalin to direct and control the governments of the satellite states?
Which organization was set up by Stalin to direct and control the governments of the satellite states?
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Which organization aimed to support economic development in its member states and discourage trade with the USA and Western Europe?
Which organization aimed to support economic development in its member states and discourage trade with the USA and Western Europe?
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Which military alliance was created by the USA and Western European countries in response to Stalin's strengthening of power?
Which military alliance was created by the USA and Western European countries in response to Stalin's strengthening of power?
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Which plan tied Western European countries into supporting the USA and was rejected by Stalin?
Which plan tied Western European countries into supporting the USA and was rejected by Stalin?
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