9) Khrushchev and East-West relations 1955-1960 Flashcards
what did Krushchev want?
wanted ti achieve long term political stability, economic growth and improved living conditions through de-stalinisation.
when was the ‘secret speech’ and what did it state?
February 1956, reported Stalin’s crimes
what happened after the speech was delivered?
uprisings occurred in both Poland and Hungary soon after the speech was delivered.
whop was nominated as first secretary of the polish united workers party?
(the polish communist party)
Gomulka
impacts in Poland
- support for gomulka because he dint conform to soviet views of how their satellite state should be ran
- he skilfully balanced the need for Polish security with the presence of soviet troops in Poland
when was Nagy appointed prime minister?
October 1956
when did Khrushchev agree to withdraw soviet forces from Budapest?
28 October after being convinced that the revolt could be settled without military intervention
when did Hungary announce its neutrality?
November 1956
withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact
what were some of Krushchevs foreign policy imperatives?
- germany must be prevented from rearming
- USSR must continue to expand its nuclear capability
- a firm grip must be obtained over the eastern bloc satellite states
what was the policy of peaceful coexistence?
involved engaging the USA in diplomacy to diffuse tensions where possible and prevent direct confrontation.
what did the sutra state treaty declare?
withdrawal of occupying powers and the declaration of Austria being a neutral state
this removed a source of potential conflict
when was the Geneva summit
meeting in Geneva of the leaders of the U.S., France, Britain, and the Soviet Union that sought to end the Cold War. Such issues as disarmament, unification of Germany, and increased economic ties were discussed.
what was the open skies proposal?
proposal made by Eisenhower to end the deadlock over the issue of the superpowers inspecting each others nuclear arsenals. Khrushchev rejected this proposal
what did Eisenhower propose concerning Germany?”
proposed a reunified Germany, free elections. Khrushchev would only consider this if a future Germany Was to be demilitarised and neutral (evidently as he saw it as a threat)
when and what was the Paris summit
may 1960
leaders of the Soviet Union, USA, Great Britain and France met in Paris to discuss the situation in Berlin
