history: Fight back against communism Flashcards
Who was Alexander Dubcek
took over other leader in Czechoslovakia in 1967
He proposed less censorship and more freedom
But still socialist
new ideas in Czechoslovakia
People were able to criticise the communist rule, expose corruption, and Ask awkward questions about events in the country’s recent past
How did the Soviets respond to the new freedoms given by the Czech govt
they tried to intimidate the Czechs with Soviet, Polish and East German troops, as they did training exercises right on the Czech border. One 20 august the Soviets moved tanks into Czechoslovakia. There was little violent resistance and Dubcek was removed from power.
What were the outcomes of the Soviet intervention in Czechoslovakia
Dubcek was send to be ambassador in Turkey, then he was expelled from the communist party altogether.
The Brezhnev Doctrine
the essentials of communism:
one party system
To remain a member of the Warsaw Pact
