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The spread of communism outside Europe and its effects on international relations

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Overview

While the first communist state was established in Russia in 1917, communism did not remain confined to Europe. During the 20th century, communist movements spread to Asia, Africa, Latin America, and beyond, fundamentally reshaping international relations. The spread of communism outside Europe led

Key Concepts

After the Chinese Communist Revolution

After the Chinese Communist Revolution in 1949, communism spread rapidly across Asia. China became the second major communist power after the USSR. Co

Korea

Korea, divided along the 38th parallel after Japanese defeat in 1945, became a flashpoint when North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950. The Unite

Fidel Castro overthrew the corrupt dictator

Fidel Castro overthrew the corrupt dictator Batista in Cuba in 1959. Initially not communist, Castro was pushed toward communism by American hostility

Vietnam

Vietnam, divided between communist North and non-communist South after French colonial rule ended, became a major battlefield. The USA intervened heav

Salvador Allende became the world's first

Salvador Allende became the world's first democratically elected Marxist president in 1970. He attempted to transform Chilean society through peaceful

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the spread of communism beyond Europe to Asia, Africa, and Latin America
  • Analyze the causes and consequences of the Korean War and its impact on international relations
  • Examine the Cuban Revolution and the Cuban Missile Crisis
  • Study the Vietnam War and American intervention in Southeast Asia
  • Evaluate the Allende government in Chile and its overthrow

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