Hungarian Uprising Flashcards
1
Q
When did the Soviets invade Hungary?
A
November 1st 1956
2
Q
When did Hungary become a communist state?
A
After WW2
3
Q
What reforms did Imre Nagy make to Hungary?
A
- free elections
- no secret police
- no police brutality
- they would pull out of Warsaw Pact
4
Q
When did the Hungarian protests become riots?
A
23rd October 1956
5
Q
What was a consequence of Krushchev’s de-stalinisation policies?
A
Encouraged a sense of freedom among Hungarians to criticise the Soviet regime and improve relations with the west.
6
Q
When was Rasoki was forced to resign?
A
June 1956
7
Q
How many Hungarian soldiers died in the Hungarian Uprising?
A
2500
8
Q
How many soviet soldiers died in the battle?
A
700
9
Q
How many tanks were sent it in by the soviets?
A
4000
