Stalin's Expansion in the East Quiz

What was the main reason for Stalin to want to expand in the East?

• Promote monarchy

• Expand communism

• Expand capitalism

• Spread democracy

Why did Stalin want to have a buffer zone in the East?

• To encourage cultural exchange

• To establish a military alliance

• To create a safe zone in case of attack

• To promote trade

Which country had a Moscow-approved coalition government with local communists serving alongside politicians from other parties?

• Czechoslovakia

• Hungary

• Poland

• Romania

Why were the communists popular in Czechoslovakia?

• None of the above

• Both A and B

• Allowed Czech people to move into German areas

• Forced German population back to Germany

Which country had a coalition government formed in opposition to the London Polish government?

• Czechoslovakia

• Hungary

• Poland

• Romania

What event led to the gradual takeover of the Polish government (and of most governments in Eastern countries) by the communists?

• Falsified elections

• Formation of a national government

• Acceptance of other parties in the government

• Implementation of a new constitution

Which country remained an independent communist country throughout the Cold War?

• Czechoslovakia

• Yugoslavia

• Hungary

• Poland

What was the main reason for Stalin to not invade Yugoslavia?

• Tito's great popularity

• Lack of military resources

• Agreement with Western Allies

• Fear of retaliation from the USA

What was the main approach of Truman to contain communism?

• Support the expansion of communism

• Overthrow and replace governments in Eastern Europe

• Contain communism without starting a war

• Start another war

What event set the scene for the next four decades of Cold War conflict according to Truman?

• Clifford-Elsey Report

• Kennan's Long Telegram

• Truman Doctrine

• Iron Curtain Speech