Which event in Czechoslovakia in 1948 served as a 'wake-up call' to the West regarding Soviet expansionist intentions?
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Correct answer: The Communist Coup
The Communist Party of Czechoslovakia, with Soviet backing, assumed undisputed control over the government in February 1948. This event spurred the Western Allies to accelerate the formation of NATO and the Marshall Plan.
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