History A-Level
Soviet expansionism
What Soviet expansionism means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Soviet expansionism
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The extension of Soviet control over eastern and southern Europe, with compliant regimes installed, which the Truman Doctrine was directed against.
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