European Communist Reactions to North Atlantic Treaty

The transcript discusses the Soviet Union's dominance in Europe, its military power, and the changes in its leadership following the development of the North Atlantic Pact. It also highlights the reactions of communist leaders in France and Italy, who showed loyalty to Moscow over their own countries in response to the Atlantic Treaty.

What has the Soviet Union achieved in Europe according to the transcript?

• Complete domination over Europe

• Economic dependence on Europe

• A peaceful coexistence with Europe

• A military alliance with Europe

What significant change occurred in the Soviet High Command?

• The Soviet Union signed the Atlantic Pact

• The Soviet Union increased its military size

• The Soviet Union dissolved the politburo

• Molotov was replaced by Andre Bashinsky

How did the French communist leader respond to the Atlantic Pact?

• By advocating for a European Union

• By remaining neutral

• By supporting the Atlantic Pact

• By showing loyalty to Moscow over France

What was the reaction of the Italian communist leader to the Atlantic Treaty?

• He supported the treaty

• He led a filibuster against it

• He ignored the treaty

• He proposed an alternative treaty

What was the initial reaction of the Soviet politburo to the Atlantic Pact?

• They were unaware of it

• They supported it

• They openly opposed it

• They remained poker-faced