Hungarian Uprsing! Flashcards
Why was there a crisis in Hungary?
Because both sides have new leaders, therefore a fresh start is possible!
Truman (US) replaced by who?
Eisenhower in 1952!
When did Stalin died?
1953
Who replaced Stalin!
Khrushchev in 1955!
What did Khruschev did, that make was known as a peaceful co-existence
On 1956, Khruschev made a secret speech attacking Stalin as a cruel dictator. The speech was a new approach to the West.
Why did suspicions grow again?
Because on May 1955, West germany joined Nato!
What happened to Hungary in 1956?
A Protest broke out!
Reasons for protesting in Hungary!
- Lack of political freedoms
- Problems created by Fuel shortages and food harvests!
When happened at Hungary at October 1956!
Riots in Budapest!
Khruschev replaced Rakosi with who, to try to stop the protest.
Imre Nagy!
List 4 radical changes to Hungary!
- Released political prisoners
- Suggest trade links with west
- Call for free elections
- Leave the Warsaw Pact!
Which of the following angered Stalin the most!
Leave the Warsaw Pact!
Timeline for the Hungarian Uprising!
1 November 1956, Hungary leave Warsaw Pact. 4 November 1956, 1000 Soviet tanks rolled into Budapest, more than 20000 people killed, then Nagy was arrested and later executed, Khrushchev replaced Nagy with Janos Kadar. Janos Kadar was a loyal communist. 200000 Hungarians fled the country and seeking refuge in Western Countries
When did riots happened at Budapest!
October 1956!
Who is the Hungarian leader before Imre Nagy!
Rakosi!
