USSR and Eastern Europe after WWII

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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?

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?

Service sector

Heavy industry (correct)

Agricultural production

Light industry

What was the name of the economic organization created in 1949?

Council for Mutual Economic Assistance Signup and view all the answers

Why did Stalin look for someone to blame?

For the coupon system and the low living standards Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the lack of private initiative in agriculture?

Agricultural production became less important than industry Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the fight for leadership among the Politburo in 1953?

The death of Stalin Signup and view all the answers

What was the main topic of Khrushchev's 'Secret Speech' in 1956?

The criticism of Stalin's regime and personality cult Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the results of Khrushchev's destalinization policies?

The partial rehabilitation of political victims of Stalinism Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Hungarian uprising in 1956?

The establishment of a puppet government under Janos Kadar Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Khrushchev's economic policies during the Thaw?

The stimulation of light industry to improve food and living standards Signup and view all the answers

What was the general attitude of the Hungarian people towards Imre Nagy's government?

They were mostly in support of it Signup and view all the answers

USSR and Eastern Europe after WWII

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What was Stalin's principle after WWII?

What was the name of the politico-military bloc created in 1955?

What was the main focus of the over-centralised planning of the economy in the USSR?

What was the name of the economic organization created in 1949?

Why did Stalin look for someone to blame?

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 was the main topic of Khrushchev's 'Secret Speech' in 1956?

What was one of the results of Khrushchev's destalinization policies?

What was the outcome of the Hungarian uprising in 1956?

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?

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