Yugoslavia’s Split from the Soviet Bloc Flashcards

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Who led communist Yugoslavia after the Second World War?

Marshal Josip Broz Tito led communist Yugoslavia after the Second World War.

Why was Yugoslavia more independent than other Eastern European countries after 1945?

Yugoslavia was liberated by its own partisans, not the Red Army, so Tito owed less to Stalin.

What was Cominform?

Cominform was an organisation set up by Stalin to control and coordinate communist parties in Europe.

What happened to Yugoslavia in Cominform in 1948?

In 1948, Yugoslavia was expelled from Cominform for not following Stalin’s orders.

Why did Stalin distrust Tito?

Stalin distrusted Tito because Tito refused to take orders and wanted to follow his own policies.

What did Stalin do to punish Yugoslavia after the split?

Stalin cut off trade and advisers and tried to isolate Yugoslavia from other communist countries.

Did Yugoslavia stay communist after leaving the Soviet bloc?

Yes. Yugoslavia stayed a communist country but was independent from Moscow.

How did Yugoslavia’s split from Stalin affect its relations with the West?

Relations with the West improved. Yugoslavia accepted economic aid from the United States and other Western countries.

How did Yugoslavia’s split weaken Soviet control in Eastern Europe?

The split showed that a communist country could break from Stalin and still survive, so Soviet control was not total.

Why is Yugoslavia’s split important for the story of the Iron Curtain?

It was the first major break inside the Soviet bloc and showed divisions behind the Iron Curtain.

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