How similar were the events in Hungary in 1956 and in Czechoslovakia in 1968? Flashcards
How were the “causes” similiar?
Both countries had a long-term resentment of Soviet rule
How were the “causes” different in Hungary?
Hungary was affected by issues in other countries - the rebellion in Poland inspired them to act
How were the “causes” different in Czechoslovakia?
Czechoslovakia was affected by issues at home - economic depression and a desire for political change
How were the “aims of the rebels” similiar?
Both wanted to give their people more rights and lessen the control of the communist state
How were the “aims of the rebels” different in Hungary?
In Hungary these changes included withdrawing from the Warsaw Pact and Soviet influence
How were the “aims of the rebels” different in Czechoslovakia?
Czechoslovakia did not want to go as far as Hungary.
How were the “actions of the people” similiar?
Both involved groups of people protesting.
How were the “actions of the people” different in Hungary?
In Hungary, it was the people who acted first.
How were the “actions of the people” different in Czechoslovakia?
In Czechoslovakia, the people’s actions were largely started by the role of their leader. It was his changes that encouraged them to protest
How were the reasons “why the Soviet Union intervened” similiar?
The Soviet Union was very suspicious and fearful that any form of rebellion/change would spread and lead to a split in its control in other countries
How were reasons “why the Soviet Union intervened” different?
The political nature of Czechoslovakia was particulary dangerous for the Soviets; they has faced people-led rebellions before like that in Hungary, but the “Prague Spring” was started by people who were meant to be under control.
How were the “ways in which the each state responded to Soviet intervention” similar?
Both leaders were removed from office.
Both resulted in mass emigration.
How were the “ways in which the each state responded to Soviet intervention” different in Hungary?
In Hungary the people armed themselves and fought when the Soviets attacked.
How were the “ways in which the each state responded to Soviet intervention” different in Czechoslovakia?
In Czechoslovakia, following orders from the government, the people did not fight back however, there were several protests after the Russian invasion including suicides.
How were the “reactions of the wider world” similar?
Reactions to both were wholly negative to Soviet use of force.
The situation in Hungary was discussed at the United Nations;
With Czechoslovakia the Soviet actions were commend by different countries including the USA
