2. The extent and nature of Soviet control
In the years 1945 to 1950, Stalin established political control over the eastern and central European states; he also tied them economically to the USSR and, via the Warsaw Pact, secured military control. Only Yugoslavia under Tito resisted Soviet domination.Guiding Questions:How did the Soviet secure political control over central and eastern Europe?What were the economic developments in central and eastern after 1945?