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The spread of communism outside Europe and its effects on international relations revision notes for ICSE Class 12 History: 4 topics in quick points.

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1. Spread of communism in Asia

  • The first communist state was set up in Russia in 1917.
  • The Chinese Communist Party was formed in 1921, encouraged by the Russian Revolution.
  • At first, the Chinese Communist Party cooperated with the Kuomintang, but later civil war developed between them.
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2. Cuba and the spread of revolution

  • Cuba had long-standing American influence in its economy and politics.
  • Fulgencio Batista seized power in a military coup in 1952 and ruled as a dictator.
  • Fidel Castro overthrew Batista on 1 January 1959.
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3. Vietnam and American intervention

  • Ho Chi Minh led the League for Vietnamese Independence, also called the Vietminh.
  • Vietnam declared independence in 1945.
  • The French defeated by the Vietminh left Vietnam in 1954 after Dien Bien Phu.
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4. Chile and democratic Marxism

  • Chile had a strong tradition of democracy compared with most South American states.
  • Salvador Allende was a Marxist doctor and leader of the Unidad Popular coalition.
  • In September 1970, Allende won 36 per cent of the vote against 35 per cent for his nearest rival.

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The first communist state was setThe Chinese Communist Party was formedKorea was divided along the 38thTruman chose to contain communism ratherBatista

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