The Soviet Union expands, History of the World, Book 4

 

The takeover of Czechoslovakia was quick because the Czechs were not prepared.  But the Afgans put up a terrific fight!

Read History of the World Book 4 pages 371-373

For more information about Afganistan: 

https://www.ducksters.com/history/cold_war/soviet_afghanistan_war.php

Questions: 

Why did the Soviet Union want to expand? 

What tactics did they use in Czechoslovakia? 

How did the common peeople there react? 

What was the big difference when the Soviets invaded Afganistan? 

How did the people react? Why? 

What was the long term effects of these invasions? 

Homework: 

You are a civilian in Czechoslovakia, write a letter to your relatives in another country about how the Soviets took over the country. 

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