Hungarian Uprising (1956)

Question 1

Explain one consequence of the Hungarian Uprising.

Answer 1

One consequence was the Soviet invasion of Hungary, which crushed the uprising and reinforced Soviet control over Eastern Europe.

Question 2

Write a narrative account of the Hungarian Uprising.

Answer 2

In 1956, protests in Hungary led to reforms under Imre Nagy, including plans to leave the Warsaw Pact. The USSR responded by sending in tanks, killing thousands, and executing Nagy to restore strict communist rule.

Question 3

Explain the importance of the Hungarian Uprising for Soviet dominance.

Answer 3

It was important because the USSR demonstrated its willingness to use force to maintain control in Eastern Europe, deterring other uprisings.

Question 4

Explain the importance of the Hungarian Uprising for Cold War relations.

Answer 4

It was important because it showed the West’s inability to intervene in Soviet-controlled regions, deepening the East-West divide during the Cold War.