Nature of Government/Satellite States Flashcards
What did Khrushchev say he wanted in his secret speech?
• Peaceful coexistence with the west
• To absolve the involvement of communist members in Stalin’s errors
• Introduced more progressive policies
• Criticised Stalins leadership
What was the Anti-Party group?
Opposition group to Khrushchev, feared they would be blamed for their involvement in Stalin’s errors
Made plans to remove Khrushchev in 1957
When was the gulag system closed?
1960
How did Khrushchev remove Stalin’s cult of personality?
Renamed Stalingrad to Volograd
Removed his body from Lenin Mausoleum to a concrete hole
How was Chinese and USSR communism different?
Chinese communism based on agriculture due to large agricultural population
USSR was industry based
What was Mao’s reaction to how Khrushchev criticised Stalins cult of personality?
Felt it was a personal attack on his own leadership style
Introduced 100 Flowers Campaign which allowed Chinese leadership to be criticised
What was Mao’s issue with Khrushchev’s leadership?
Believed he was “obeying” the west
How were the USSR not great allies to the Chinese?
1958: Backed the US during the Taiwan crisis
1960: Stayed neutral during the Sino-Indian war
What did Mao call Khrushchev?
“An old boot”
What did Khrushchev call Mao?
“A living corpse”
What was Mao’s opinion on how Khrushchev dealt with the Hungarian revolt?
Approved of his approach, believed a harsh approach was the only way to maintain communist power
Name a time when Khrushchev used repression?
The Hungarian revolt 1956
Khrushchev sent 30,000 and tanks into Hungary against demonstrators
How was Khrushchev removed from power?
He left the country on holiday in 1964
The politburo met during this time and forced him to resign following his return to the country
How was Khrushchev’s own policies used against him?
De-stalinisation was used against him as he was accused of having a “cult of personality”
How did Khrushchev lose the support of the red army?
In 1960 he promised to cut over 1 million men from the army in hopes to cut military spending
What would happen if Khrushchev didn’t resign?
Plans to assassinate him
Shows his weakness as a leader, this wouldn’t have happened to Stalin
What was the 100 Flowers campaign?
Allowed Chinese government to be openly criticised
