1. What is your overall impression of Source 26 (p. 70) and use extracts from the source to support your view. (No fence sitting; you must choose one but not both)
• a reasonable assessment of Stalin’s aims based on the facts
• an overreaction to Stalin’s actions based on fear of and prejudice towards the USSR?
Mostly, the statement was very reasonable of what was happening in eastern Europe. Though exaggerated slightly, the accounts of what is happening is mostly true. Stalin is taking over countries that do not want to have their government changed and forcing Communism on them. Stalin is abusing his power over what was given to him and using it unjustly.
2. Source 26 is a British source. Does it seem likely that similar documents were being produced by the American government?
Yes it seems quite likely. The US was trying to gain support for their cause to go help Britain stop the USSR from taking eastern europe. The US had to convince citizens that the USSR had to be stopped and they were overthrowing governments to put Communist governments in favor.
3. Study Source 27 (p. 71) and make a list of three different actions that Communists took to achieve power in eastern Europe. Explain how each factor helped.
1. When Communist powers of government did come into effect, they took out all other opposing parties.
2. Started from small parties, and when they grew, overthrew the other government and took control.
3. Anyone who opposed the USSR was imprisoned and or killed.
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