1968 Prague Spring Flashcards
Who maintained control in the USSR?
the secret police
What were the restrictions placed on Czechoslovakia?
-no freedom of speech
-radio, newspaper and television was censored
Who was elected as first secretary of the Czech Communist party?
1968 Alexander Dubcek
Why was Dubcek elected
To make the government less unpopular while keeping it loyal to the soviet union
What were the new reforms Dubcek bring? (socialism with human face)
Censorship was relaxed
Trade union given wider power
More power to regional government
Trade with west increased
Greater freedom to travel more
Multi party elections
Why did Brezhnev disapprove of the new measures?
He was worried theses new measures would have on other Warsaw Pact members
What was going on in Romania and Yugoslavia?
Romania refused to attend Warsaw Pact meetings
Yugoslavian leader(Tito) refused control from Moscow.
Who did Dubcek invite to Prague?
Ceausescu of Romania
Tito of Yugoslavia
How did Brezhnev react to this?
On 20 August 1968 they invaded Czechoslovakia.
How many troops were there?
500,000 Warsaw Pact troops
What were the invading forces told?
They were told they were there to restore law and order by the Czech government.
What was the Brezhnev Doctrine?
If one countries action threaten other countries then it is the duty of thoses countries to take steps those actions.
