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Soviet Union Timeline

  • Russian Empire
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    Russian Empire

    This was an empire that was led by a king, this king attempted to take over as much land as possible. He was a tyrant and starved his people.
  • Russian Revolution

    Russian Revolution

    The Russian citizens rose up to the leader of the Russian empire, and won the revolution. The new form of government was set as Communism.
  • Russian Civil War

    Russian Civil War

    This war was the different parts of Russia fighting against each other for the government. The whites and reds fight for their beliefs.
  • World War II

    World War II

    An impact war on everybody, Hitler rises to power and Joseph Stalin works with him. Joseph Stalin ends the war after the Nazis tried to invade Russia by pushing them back to Europe and trapping them.
  • Star of cold war

    Star of cold war

    The cold war was a misunderstanding/disagreement between Russia and the United states. It led to the most on edge time in US history.
  • Iron Curtain was formed

    Iron Curtain was formed

    The purpose of the Iron Curtain was to divide 2 separate areas, these being Russia and Europe. This was taken down at the end of the cold war in 1991.
  • Red Scare

    Red Scare

    The US citizens are terrified of communism invading their country. Leaders put anybody in jail with anyone suspected of being a communist. The Soviets are spreading communism.
  • Vietnam War

    Vietnam War

    The Vietnam war was a mix of emotions. The Soviet Union was trying to expand communism in Asia. While the US was trying to prevent this. US did not want communism to spread across Asia.
  • Space Race

    Space Race

    The U.S and the Soviet Union race to be the best in space. The Soviet Union starts this with an artificial satellite. Fear struck the U.S, and the U.S joined the competition.
  • Cuban Missile Crisis

    Cuban Missile Crisis

    The Soviet Union has nuclear bombs in Cuba and The US has nuclear bombs in Turkey. This is one of the scariest times in US history.
  • Fall of the Soviet Union

    Fall of the Soviet Union

    The Soviet Union falls, for many reasons. The Soviet Union for was, was behind on modern technology because of Communism, also their war budget was to high. But the main reason of the fall, was the inequality and low necessities.