Brehznev Doctrine

Question 1

what was the Soviets response to the Prague Spring

Answer 1

USSR were unhappy - thought they were losing a Communist ally.

Question 2

what did the Soviets do to Dubcek reforms

Answer 2

The USSR tried to slow down Dubcek’s reforms.

• Soviet troops began to train and set up military to intimidate Dubcek
• considered economic sanctions but did not have the money
• The Warsaw Pact countries put pressure on Czechoslovakia.
• 20th August 1968 – The USSR moved tanks into Czechoslovakia.
• Dubcek was removed from power but was not executed.

• The USSR issues the Brezhnev Doctrine.
- (That Warsaw Pact countries were not allowed to abandon Communism, otherwise the USSR would invade)

Question 3

what did the Brezhnev Doctrine say

Answer 3

That Warsaw Pact countries were not allowed to abandon Communism, otherwise the USSR would invade

Question 4

how did the Brezhnev Doctrine increase tensions

Answer 4

• USSR had shown they were serious about maintaining Communism in Europe.
• This made the USA angry and worried because it showed the USSR’s potential