The Industrialization Era occurred in the United States during the 19th Century. This caused a very rapid growth to the population.
The transition to collectivization in the former Soviet Union caused widespread starvation, because there was a sudden disruption of production which happened because of collective farming and the mass seizure of property. Many of the land had become infertile, because of recent industrial developments and since it was a forced collectivization and completely controlled by the government, the people would receive as much money as they would produce. Of course this was impossible if their land was not fertile.
nationalism: it is great to have a sense on national pride and togetherness although if it gets out of hand it can be almost brainwashing and used to control citizens.
militarism: being prepared and having sufficient miliatry resources avalivable can be great IF there is an attack although it can be viewed as intimidating and scare off allies. also it can cause other resources to thin
The Soviet Union didn't do much invading of Eastern Europe during the Cold War. ... Gorbachev eventually refused to send Soviet troops to intervene in East Germany and Poland in 1989, effectively ending the Warsaw Pact as throughout 1989 and 1990 each country replaced its communist government.
