The satellite states

A satellite state that is officially independent, but is in reality controlled by another country. Between 1947 and 1949, the Ussr extended its influence over eastern Europe, turning countries such as Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Poland into satellite states

Stalin describes the Marshall plan as "dollar imperialism" he believed that the Americans were trying to buy influence over Europe, as any country that accepted Marshall aid would effectively become an American ally. to prevent this Stalin extended his control over eastern Europe creating series of satellite states

How did he keep control of them

by making sure the communist party in each state had leaders that would obey Moscow.

creating an atmosphere of fear and mistrust so that it was difficult for people who wanted to oppose soviet rule to trust each other enough to work together.

ruthlessly using the police and army in these states to stamp on any kind of opposition.

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