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What was Stalin's principle after WWII?
What was Stalin's principle after WWII?
- To establish democratic orders in the liberated countries of Europe
- To establish puppet regimes in the countries occupied by the Red Army (correct)
- To maintain good relations with Western allies
- To promote private initiative in agriculture
What was the name of the politico-military bloc created in 1955?
What was the name of the politico-military bloc created in 1955?
- Warsaw Treaty Organization (correct)
- NATO
- The Red Army Bloc
- Council for Mutual Economic Assistance
What was the main focus of the over-centralised planning of the economy in the USSR?
What was the main focus of the over-centralised planning of the economy in the USSR?
- Service sector
- Heavy industry (correct)
- Agricultural production
- Light industry
What was the name of the economic organization created in 1949?
What was the name of the economic organization created in 1949?
Why did Stalin look for someone to blame?
Why did Stalin look for someone to blame?
What was the consequence of the lack of private initiative in agriculture?
What was the consequence of the lack of private initiative in agriculture?
What event led to the fight for leadership among the Politburo in 1953?
What event led to the fight for leadership among the Politburo in 1953?
What was the main topic of Khrushchev's 'Secret Speech' in 1956?
What was the main topic of Khrushchev's 'Secret Speech' in 1956?
What was one of the results of Khrushchev's destalinization policies?
What was one of the results of Khrushchev's destalinization policies?
What was the outcome of the Hungarian uprising in 1956?
What was the outcome of the Hungarian uprising in 1956?
What was one of Khrushchev's economic policies during the Thaw?
What was one of Khrushchev's economic policies during the Thaw?
What was the general attitude of the Hungarian people towards Imre Nagy's government?
What was the general attitude of the Hungarian people towards Imre Nagy's government?
