The Fall of Khrushchev Flashcards
What changes did Khrushchev introduce?
Why were the aims of these changes?
- Allowed expansion of Party membership.
- Introduced fixed terms for Senior Communists to ensure they were replaced regularly.
This was done to increase the participation of workers in the government.
What did Khrushchev have to get rid of the achieve his aims?
What were the consequences?
He had to abolish some of the central ministries that oversaw the economy.
Many communists were demotes, a renewed criticism of Khrushchev formed.
What was the aim of the Anti-Party Group?
To overthrow Khrushchev.
How did Khrushchev beat the Anti-Party Group?
Why was this significant?
Khrushchev argued that the decision to replace him could only be made by the Central Committee who supported him.
It demonstrated that Senior Communists would no longer use the terror against each other.
It recognised that the power of the party leadership depended on the support of the Central Committee.
What did Khrushchev aim to do in the Twenty Second Party Congress? How did he go about it?
What were the effects of the 22nd party congress?
To restart the de-Stalinisation process. He introduced a radical reform - fixed term for Central Committee members.
It split the Party in two. One half was in charge of industry and the other agriculture.
Why did Khrushchev’s reforms fall?
What happened to Khrushchev as result of these failures?
It created discomfort in the party and his reforms did not boost economic growth.
He was removed as a result.
What were the successes of de-Stalinisation?
It ended the terror.
What were the failures of de-Stalinisation?
People did not believe in Khrushchev which led to opposition.
Did not succeed in the cult of personality.
