NOtes
-A soviet led Czechoslovakian communist party took over power in 1948
-Use of force (Jan Masaryk was killed)
-Supported militarily and economically by the USSR
-was seen as a major threat to spread of communism in Europe
-Use of force (Jan Masaryk was killed)
-Supported militarily and economically by the USSR
-was seen as a major threat to spread of communism in Europe
Summary
A Soviet Lead Czechoslovakian communist party took over power in 1948. They used force which resulted in the death of Jan Masaryk. This party was supported economically and militarily by the USSR it was seen as a major threat to the spread of Communism in Europe.
Quotes
"Communism has never come to power in a country that was not disrupted by war or corruption, or both" --John F. Kennedy
Subjunctive Question
If the party hadn't taken power would the spread of communism have been less?