The Impact Of The Hungarian Uprising On International Relations

Question 1

How did the Hungarian Uprising impact Khrushchev’s position in the USSR and the Warsaw Pact?

Answer 1

The uprising made Khrushchev’s position stronger, as members knew they must follow orders or risk losing military support from the USA, allowing Khrushchev to become more confident in dealing with the USA.

Question 2

How did the failure of the Hungarian Uprising reflect on the West?

Answer 2

It reflected badly on the West, as the USA and its allies had encouraged communist countries to rebel against the USSR but were not prepared to provide military support.

Question 3

What was the USA’s stance on the Soviet Invasion of Hungary?

Answer 3

The USA strongly opposed the invasion, but its failure to take military action damaged relations between the superpowers.

Question 4

How did the Hungarian Uprising impact relations between the USA and the USSR?

Answer 4

Khrushchev’s tough policy in Hungary damaged relations between the two superpowers, despite the USA’s opposition to the invasion.