Hungarian Uprising

Question 1

What was it?

Answer 1

rebellion against Soviet control in Hungary in October–November 1956. It was a major challenge to Soviet power in Eastern Europe during the Cold War.

Question 2

what happened 23rd of October?

Answer 2

23 October 1956: Peaceful student protests in Budapest demand reform, free elections, and withdrawal of Soviet troops. Violence breaks out when the secret police open fire.

Question 3

24th of October?

Answer 3

The USSR sends tanks into Budapest. The communist government collapses. Imre Nagy, a moderate communist, becomes Prime Minister.

Question 4

What reforms does Nagy introduce?

Answer 4

Freedom of speech and religion
• Plans to leave the Warsaw Pact
• Wants Hungary to become neutral

Question 5

What happened on the 4th of November?

Answer 5

Soviet tanks return in full force. Around 200,000 troops and 1,000 tanks crush the revolution.

Question 6

What happens to Nagy and change in leadership?

Answer 6

Nagy is arrested, later executed in 1958. A pro-Soviet leader, János Kádár, is installed.