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Russian Revolution
The Russian people decided it was time to end the rule of the czars and a group of people called the bolsheviks decided to overthrow the government. This group was led by Vladimir Lenin. -
The Birth of the Soviet Union
By 1922, the bolsheviks had all of Russia's countries that were taken over organized and put under one united name with them. They called themselves the Soviet Union, and in this union communism began to spread. -
Joseph Stalin
By 1927, Joseph Stalin was in power and set up a 5 year plan in order to fully convert everyone to communism. He mostly focused on artists and the media as they had the biggest influence and only allowed things that related to communism. -
Recognition from the ones who matter
The united state recognize the Soviet Union -
World War 2
In World War 2, the Soviet Union mostly focused on fighting off the Germans, but also distanced itself from its allies. This distance removed them from the ideas of democracy further spreading communism. -
World War 2 Power
During this time, almost none of the power lies within the people and many are upset by this -
Cold War
The Cold War was the United States of America and the Soviet Union. During this war power began to return to the people. -
Sputnik
The first satellite was sent into space. This took the focus off of the government and put it back on the people. -
Ronald Raegan
Elected president. Referred to Soviet Union as "Evil Empire" -
George Bush Declares the End of Cold War
The Soviet flag is lowered
