Differences between Hungary(1956) and Czechoslovakia(1968)

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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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Similarities and Differences between Hungary(1956)
and
Czechoslovakia(1968)

CAUSES(Similar): Both had a long-term resentment of Soviet Rule

AIMS OF REBELS(Similar): Both wanted their ppl to have more rights and lessen control of communist state

INTERVENTION 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 countries

RESPONSE OF EACH STATE TO SOVIET INTERVENTION(Similar): Both leaders removed from office and both resulted in. mass emigration.

GLOBAL 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.