Hungary After The Second World War Flashcards
1
Q
Who occcupied Hungary in WW 2 ?
A
Germany however near the end of the war soviet troops took control of
2
Q
Who was the most influential power in Hungary ?
A
The Soviet Union meaning it could determine the events that happened post war
3
Q
What was set up in Hungary post war ?
A
A new provisional government which agreed to pay the Soviet Union 300 million dollars in reparations
4
Q
What happens in the first election in 1945 ?
A
The independent smallholders’ party won 57% of the votes
Communists only got 17%
The soviet forces Marshal Voroshilov refuses to allow the smallholders’ to take control and instead creates a coalition government