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?

    <p>Council for Mutual Economic Assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Stalin look for someone to blame?

    <p>For the coupon system and the low living standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Agricultural production became less important than industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The death of Stalin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The criticism of Stalin's regime and personality cult</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The partial rehabilitation of political victims of Stalinism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Hungarian uprising in 1956?

    <p>The establishment of a puppet government under Janos Kadar</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>They were mostly in support of it</p> Signup and view all the answers

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