Consequences of the Soviet invasion of Hungary Flashcards
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1st consequence
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The first effect of the Soviet invasion of Hungary was that it strengthened Khrushchev’s position in the USSR and gave him a stronger position in the Warsaw Pact
- members of the Eastern Bloc now knew they must do as they were told as if they rebelled, they could not expect military support from the USA.
- Soviet communism looked brutal and cruel, which was a failure in terms of propaganda, but further dissuaded other countries from rebellion
- Khrushchev also became more confident in dealing with the USSR as he now knew they were unlikely to risk taking military action
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2nd consequence
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The second effect was that the USA was shown to be powerless, and tensions between the superpowers increased and the thaw ended.
- despite the USA encouraging communist countries to rebel via radio broadcasts, they were not prepared to back their words with military support reflecting badly on the West
- they stuck to their policy of containment for they feared a nuclear war
- the West grew more frightened of the USSR and the Cold War intensified. The idea of peaceful coexistence was short-lived as the Cold War became even ‘colder’
