Anti-communist revolutions

Definition

Anti-communist revolutions refer to movements or uprisings aimed at overthrowing communist regimes or resisting communist influence. These revolutions often occurred during the Cold War era when there was intense rivalry between capitalist countries (led by the United States) and communist countries (led by the Soviet Union).

Related terms

Solidarity Movement: The Solidarity Movement was an anti-communist trade union movement in Poland during the 1980s that played a significant role in weakening Soviet control over Eastern Europe.

Contras: The Contras were rebel groups in Nicaragua supported by the United States during the 1980s, aiming to overthrow the communist Sandinista government.

Velvet Revolution: The Velvet Revolution was a non-violent uprising in Czechoslovakia in 1989 that led to the fall of communism in the country.