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Differences between Hungary(1956) and Czechoslovakia(1968)
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- 1Similarities and Differences between Hungary(1956) and Czechoslovakia(1968)-
- 2CAUSES(Similar): Both had a long-term resentment of Soviet RuleCAUSES(Different): Rebellion in Poland inspired Hungary to act. Economic depression and a desire for political change affected Czechoslovakia
- 3AIMS OF REBELS(Similar): Both wanted their ppl to have more rights and lessen control of communist stateAIMS OF REBELS(Different): Hungary wanted to withdraw from Warsaw Pact and Soviet influence. Czechoslovakia did not go to that extreme.
- 4INTERVENTION OF Soviet Union(Similar) S.U. suspicious and feared any form of rebellion/change would spread and lead to a split in its control in other countriesINTERVENTION OF Soviet Union(Different)
Political nature of Czech was dangerous for the Soviets. Faced ppl-led rebellions b4 in Hungary but 'Prague Spring' started by those who were meant to be under Soviet control - 5RESPONSE OF EACH STATE TO SOVIET INTERVENTION(Similar): Both leaders removed from office and both resulted in. mass emigration.RESPONSE OF EACH STATE TO SOVIET INTERVENTION(Different): Hungarians armed themselves and fought when attacked. Czech gov gave order to not fight back but protests inc. suicides after Russian invasion occurred
- 6GLOBAL REACTION(Similar): Reactions were entirely -ve to Soviet use of force. Hungary situation discussed at the UN. Soviet actions in Czech condemned by diff. countries inc. the USA.GLOBAL REACTION(Different): Some members of communist Warsaw Pact were shocked at Soviet actions with Czech invasion. Romanian leader complained abt Russian intervention.
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- IGCSE World History (6)How secure was the USSR'S control over Eastern Europe?) Flashcards on Differences between Hungary(1956) and Czechoslovakia(1968), created by Hamza Redzuan on 20/04/2017.
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