Cold War: Hungarian Uprising (1956) Flashcards
1
Q
After the 2nd WW, what did Hungary become?
A
Communist
2
Q
Who was the leader of Hungary from 1949?
A
Matyas Rakosi
3
Q
When did students take the street of the Hungarian capital?
A
23rd of October 1956
4
Q
What did students demand?
A
Greater freedom and civil rights
Removal of Rakosi and replace with Nagy
Withdrawal of soviet troops
5
Q
What was the result of the uprising?
A
Nagy became prime minister
6
Q
What was announced by Nagy on November 1956?
A
Hungary was an independent and neutral country
