Soviet control in Hungary Flashcards
What is de-stalinisation?
When Stalin died and Khrushchev took over indicating that Soviet control would be more relaxed
Give three causes for the Hungarian Uprising.
Any 3 of the below
- Hungary suffered with POVERTY, food and industry were given away to the soviet union
- Hungary was very PATRIOTIC and so hated censorship and soviet control
- RELIGION was banned because of communism and Hungary was a catholic country
- Any OPPOSITION was ruthlessly wiped out
- Matyas Rakosi was a BRUTAL LEADER
How did de-stalinisation lead to the Hungarian Uprising?
It allowed Hungary to move away from Soviet influence.
When was the Hungarian Uprising and what was it?
Oct-Nov 1956: A revolt against Soviet control by the Hungarian people
What role did Imre Nagy play in the Hungarian uprising?
He wanted to leave the Warsaw Pact and have free elections in Hungary (no more communism)
What happened on the 23rd of october?
Riots begin and statue of Stalin is smashed up
What happened on the 4th of november?
1000 Russian tanks go into Budapest and 4000 Hungarians are killed fighting the USSR
Why did Khrushchev react so harshly to the Hungarian Uprising and Imre Nagy’s reforms?
He was afraid that if Hungary left the Warsaw Pact other countries would follow.
Why didn’t the US send troops into Hungary?
- couldn’t send in troops as this would have meant war
- president Eisenhower didn’t believe Hungary was worth the risk of nuclear war
What did the USSR do as a result of the crisis in Hungary?
Retightened Soviet control across eastern europe
