Finland and the USSR: A Historical Overview

What event led to Finland declaring its independence?

• The signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

• The Russian Revolution

• The start of the Cold War

• The end of World War I

What was the outcome of the Winter War for Finland?

• Finland gained territory from the USSR

• Finland joined the Axis powers

• Finland successfully defended all its borders

• Finland had to cede territory and pay reparations

Why did the USSR choose not to annex Finland after World War II?

• They had a strong alliance with Finland

• The USSR had no interest in expanding its territory

• They wanted to avoid conflict with Sweden

• Finland was too powerful militarily

What was the main stipulation of the 1948 friendship treaty between Finland and the USSR?

• Finland had to pay reparations to the USSR

• Finland had to allow Soviet military bases

• Finland had to join the Warsaw Pact

• Finland had to remain neutral and independent

What does the term 'Finlandization' refer to?

• Finland's economic boom during the Cold War

• A policy of neutrality and compliance with a superpower

• The cultural influence of Finland on neighboring countries

• The military alliance between Finland and the USSR