Hungarian Uprising Flashcards
What event led Satellite states to seek freedom from communism?
The Death of Stalin
This event created a perception of opportunity among Satellite states to challenge communist control.
What was the main reason for the Hungarian Uprising?
Opposition to the communist regime
The Uprising was driven by a desire for change and freedom from Soviet influence.
Who became Prime Minister of Hungary in 1953?
Imre Nagy
He replaced Mátyás Rákosi during the period of destalinization.
What did Imre Nagy want to do regarding the USSR’s Warsaw Pact?
Leave the Warsaw Pact
This move angered Nikita Khrushchev, who was concerned about appearing weak.
What action did Khrushchev take in response to the Hungarian Uprising?
Sent 1,000 tanks and Warsaw Pact troops to Hungary
This military intervention aimed to suppress the uprising and restore control.
How many Hungarians were killed during the uprising?
20,000
This figure reflects the violent suppression of the rebellion by Soviet forces.
What was the last telegram sent by Hungary to the West during the uprising?
Help, help, help
This message signified Hungary’s desperate plea for assistance, which ultimately did not arrive.
Who led the new pro-USSR government in Hungary after the uprising?
Janos Kadar
His leadership marked a return to strict communist control following the uprising.
What happened to Imre Nagy two years after the uprising?
He was kidnapped and executed
His fate illustrates the harsh reprisals against those who opposed the Soviet regime.
1 Consequences of the uprising
This brutal suppression sent a clear message to other Eastern Bloc countries: any attempt to challenge Soviet control would be met with force. As a result, the Soviet Union solidified its grip over Eastern Europe, and the Iron Curtain remained firmly in place. The failure of the uprising showed the limits of any potential resistance to Soviet dominance in the region. It established the soviet union as a tyrant
Another consequence of the uprising
The event exposed the ruthless nature of Soviet leadership under Nikita Khrushchev and raised questions about the moral legitimacy of Soviet communism in the eyes of the world. This had long-term effects on Soviet diplomacy and propaganda, as it demonstrated the Soviet willingness to use military force to maintain its empire, even at the cost of international condemnation.
