Soviet Interaction with Others
They were hoping to encourage a global communist revolution
Comintern
What did the Soviets do to combat the rise of fascism in Europe?
They formed alliances with countries
They decided to begin seeking diplomatic relations with other countries
What was Comintern?
It was an organization that helped lead other Communist Parties in other countries
How did the Munich Agreement screw up Soviet efforts?
It allowed Germany to take control over Czechoslovakia, one of the Soviet's primary allies.
During the 1930s, how did Soviet Foreign Policies shift?
They began to align themselves with Western countries and pursue alliances against fascism
What was Comintern's main objective?
It was to plan and organize a global revolution, where these countries would be overthrown by Communists
The League of Nations
Which two countries did the Soviet Union allied themselves with?
France and Czechoslovakia
What was Comintern's other name?
The Third International
Did Stalin make a pact with Germany and why?
Yes, in order to secretly divide Europe into a fascist or communist influence
What did the Soviets do to target fascism?
They promoted the popular front movement that aimed to unite all anti-fascist groups together
Did Comintern succeed in its goal?
It ultimately failed as the Soviets shifted towards an isolationist state, through a one-party totalitarian regime.
Why did Stalin ultimately form so many alliances?
It was so he could buy time for the Soviets to rearm and restrengthen before Hitler's rise became too big.