Hungary (1956) Flashcards

1
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What happened in July?

A

Stalinist prime minister, Rakosi, falls from power

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What happened in October?

A

Protests against communism in Budapest turn to riots

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3
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What happened on 24th October?

A

Kruschev agreed that Nagy could be prime minister

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4
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What happened on the 28th October?

A

Soviet troops withdraw from Budapest, government promises free elections and freedoms of speech

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5
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What happened on the 3rd November?

A

Nagy announced Hungary is leaving the Warsaw pact

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6
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What happened on the 4th November?

A

Soviet troops return and regain control after a bloody street battle

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7
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Who was the new pro-communist leader after the uprising?

A

Janos Kadar

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