Impact Of Soviet Control

Question 1

What happens in 1947 to the small holders’ party ?

Answer 1

Leaders of the party were arrested and others fled as a result of increasing soviet pressure and control

Question 2

What happens in the election later on in 1947 ?

Answer 2

The communist party became the largest single party however it didn’t have a majority and was in a coalition government

Question 3

What did the Soviet Union make Hungary ?

Answer 3

The republic of workers and working peasants

Question 4

What did Matyas Rakosi do ?

Answer 4

He emerged from the communist party to lead Hungary
He imposed dictatorial rule as he assigned himself a follower of Stalin
Hungary became a member of Cominform 1947, meaning they now took orders from Moscow