Czechozlavakia

Question 1

Antoni Novokni

Answer 1

Crushing dreams of freedom. Less open society

Question 2

1968 - Reformers

Answer 2

We’re taking over. Brezhnev flew to Prague to meet the new leader of Czech, Dubchek. Brezhnev accepted that some change was inevitable.

Question 3

1968 - Dubchek’s reforms

Answer 3

We’re shocking the rest of the soviets. Thought they could bring communism up to date. A human face. They would lead by choice. Ending of censorship. Revealing Stalin’s crimes. Everyone is happier

Question 4

Soviet’s mad and shocked at reforms

Answer 4

Scared communists would lose power. Dubchek might change sides

Question 5

Soviets response 1968

Answer 5

Public displays of power in Czech. Threats from Moscow still didn’t make Dubchek leave. Invaded and removed Dubchek. Dubchek says don’t retaliate. Reforms undone

Question 6

Soviet invasion

Answer 6

Soviet parachuters seize Czechs air ports. Soviet and Warsaw armies burst through Czech frontiers. Czech leaders are meeting in Prague. Soviet tanks take over central Prague.
100 dead