1.1 Change After Stalin’s Death Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Secret Speech?
A
1956
2
Q
Where was the Secret Speech?
A
20th Party Congress
3
Q
When did the Anti-Party Group try to dismiss Khrushchev?
A
1957
4
Q
When did Khrushchev divide the party into industry and agriculture?
A
1962
5
Q
When was the Cuban Missile Crisis?
A
1962
6
Q
When was Khrushchev removed from his post?
A
1964
7
Q
Party membership growth
A
7 mil - 17 mil between 1953-80
8
Q
How much of the central committee retained their positions?
A
79% of 1976 Party Congress
9
Q
How many of the Politburo members were over the age of 70 by 1984?
A
7/11
