The Brezhnev Doctrine
I can explain the impact of the Brezhnev Doctrine.
The Brezhnev Doctrine
I can explain the impact of the Brezhnev Doctrine.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Brezhnev Doctrine justified the invasion of Czechoslovakia.
- The Brezhnev Doctrine claimed reforms in one communist country affected all communist countries.
- The Brezhnev Doctrine helped the USSR maintain its control over Eastern Europe.
- Some communist states became less trusting of the USSR.
Keywords
Doctrine - a statement of government policy
Anti-socialist - actions which are considered hostile towards or inconsistent with communist beliefs
Sphere of influence - a region of the world in which one state is dominant
Deterred - to make someone less likely to do something, or to make something less likely to happen
Common misconception
All communist states fell under complete Soviet control because of the Brezhnev Doctrine.
Some states such as China, Yugoslavia, Romania and Albania became less trusting of the USSR and made increased efforts to develop their own independent relations to protect themselves against it.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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