origins of the cold war
After the Bolshevik Revolution 1917, which countries were alienated by the new government?
Britain, USA, France and Japan
Give 3 negatives of capitalism according to Marx:
system of exploitation, social and econimic inequality, exploited the work force.
Give 3 positives of capitalism:
creates jobs, prosperity and healthy competition, freedom to invest.
Define Comintern:
an international organisation to promote a world revolution of communism
Where did facism rise durig the interwar years?
itlay and germany
What was Stalin's popular front?
the name given to coalitions of left wing groups in Europe encouraged by Stalin in order to win elections, resulting in left wing governments in Spain and France.
describe the situation in 1941:
when WW2 broke out, Stalin regained lands in the Baltic States and Poland. Finland resisted in the Winter War or 1939-40. Britain contemplated declaring war on Germany and USSR.
Who was in the Grand Allience?
Britain, USSR, USA
Who were the axis powers?
Germany, Italy and Japan
What did USA and Britain sign in 1941?
Atlantic Charter, pledged support for democracy.